Seven-Foot Sigmund Freud I - Prague
This unique sculpture in Old Town Prague depicts psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud hanging by a hand and pondering whether to hold on or let go. It is an unexpected and eye-catching-if not disturbing-image in an otherwise sublime urban area.
Artist David Cerny depicts Freud in this way to signify his constant struggle with fear of death. Other interpretations suggest that the artist was personally challenging the status quo.
The sculpture became so popular that it was exhibited in other cities including London, Berlin, Rotterdam, Chicago, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Often mistaken as a suicide attempt, the sculpture has initiated calls to fire and police.
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Seven-Foot Sigmund Freud II - Prague
This unique sculpture in Old Town Prague depicts psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud hanging by a hand and pondering whether to hold on or let go. It is an unexpected and eye-catching-if not disturbing-image in an otherwise sublime urban area.
Artist David Cerny depicts Freud in this way to signify his constant struggle with fear of death. Other interpretations suggest that the artist was personally challenging the status quo.
The sculpture became so popular that it was exhibited in other cities including London, Berlin, Rotterdam, Chicago, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Often mistaken as a suicide attempt, the sculpture has initiated calls to fire and police.
Source: Civic Arts Project
Walking Prague Hanging Man Sigmund Freud
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We are in Old town Prague and saw this guy. What is he doing?
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Prague old town. David Cerny art. Sigmund Freud.
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Starting the New Year in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is so exciting and filled with incredible things to see and do! I was lucky enough to ring in the new year below the famous fireworks and the iconic Charles Bridge. Join me as I explore everything that Prague has to see, including the 7 foot Sigmund Freud statue hanging from a building and the tons of super social geese!
Landmarks:
0:10 The Charles Bridge
0:21 The Astronomical Clock (Old Town Square)
0:25 The John Lennon Wall
0:33 Statue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse
0:34 Sigmund Freud hängende Figur
0:50 The Dancing House
0:56 The Dancing House Hotel Rooftop Bar
1:11 Old Town Square
1:17 Zlaty Strom Nightclub
1:22 Ice Bar Prague
1:47 The Robotic Bar Prague
2:33 The Alchemy Museum
2:50 Prague Castle
3:18 Old Town Hall Tower
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Visit Prague 6 - Museum of Communism
Visit Prague 6: The Museum of Communism. In this film, we take a tour around Prague’s Museum of Communism, which covers the Communist period up to Václav Havel and the Velvet Revolution of 1989.
This is a Short from my Prague mini-documentary, Visit Prague. This series of 8 short videos covers what to see, recommendations for where to go, where to eat and drink and how to get there and get around if you have just a few days to tour the Czech capital as a tourist on a short visit.
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For a completely different take on life in Prague and the Czechoslovakian Socialist Republic, a visit to the Museum of Communism is well worth a look.
The museum shows life in the communist era, from the aftermath of the Second World War to the end of the 1980s.
The museum has a wealth of material at its disposal. As well their own comprehensive archive, they’ve obtained exhibits from other major collections.
There’s an extensive collection of communist era artwork, including propaganda posters, and there are also recreated spaces including a reconstructed school room - the language lesson on the blackboard is Russian. There’s even a sparsely stocked communist-era shop.
The story ends with Václav Havel and the Velvet Revolution of 1989.
Creepiest Places in the Czech Republic
From abandoned castles, to the church with 250,000 bones in it, these are The CREEPIEST Places in The Czech Republic
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7. Creepy Baby Statues
Located within the beautiful Kampa park, you’ll find something that is a little unsettling. These tiny, demonic looking rugrats are found crawling around the entrance to the Kampa Museum in Prague. Here in this photo, we see them scaling the Zizkov TV Tower, with some kind of paranormal being with antigravitational powers!
6. Moravsky Kras
Despite having some creepy urban installations and sites to see, the country does have some beautiful wildlife as well but this time it’s just a little bit creepy! It’s here you’ll find Europe’s deepest gorge, called Macocha Abyss! The crack eroded due to acidic water in the Punkva River in this area to create a large eerie cave system. It was first explored by monks in 1723. The gorge is home to some rare plants, not commonly found in Europe but the story behind this place is what’s most frightening. Local legend has it that it was here where a widowed stepmother lured her stepson to collect some berries. She had recently remarried and didn’t want her biological son to feel intimidated by her other stepson. She then pushed the boy into the dark abyss below. To this day, lumberjacks still hear the cries from a child coming from the abyss.
5. Sedlec Ossuary
This ossuary, located in the town of Kutna Hora is one of the Czech Republic’s creepy places! On the outside it might look like your normal chapel. On the inside is completely covered in bones! Even this little angel has a skull on it. When soil from the holy land was brought to this area after the crusades, it became an extremely popular place for people to be buried. Once the black plague struck Europe, there was certainly no shortage bones. There’s believed to be the bones of over 40,000 people here. It’s one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. And they even get pretty creative with some of the designed like you see here with the chandelier.
4. The Devil Heads
Yeah there really is no shortage of creepy places here in the Czech Republic. This disturbing site is just waiting to send chills down the spines of hikers in the Zelizy National Park, located north of Prague. If mount rushmore were meant to look more terrifying, it’d look something like this. These two faces were carved from a cliff side in the mid 1800’s by Vaclav Levy and about 30 feet tall. They originally looked something like this, but weather conditions have slightly eroded their horrifying forms!
3. Just Hanging Out
While walking down the streets of Prague, once again you might become startled and think the statue of this guy is actually someone was clinging on for dear life. That’s actually exactly what people thought, when this was exhibited in Chicago and many people dialed 911. This all happened before being permanently installed in Czech Republic. This is a statue from the artist David Cerny, it portrays a 7 foot bronze sculpture of the famous psychologist Sigmund Freud hanging on by one hand. There are both optimistic and pessimistic explanations to this statue. One claims that this criticizes Sigmund’s views as simply crazy in modern times and the other theory is that his beliefs are still held onto. Either way you look at this, statue is still pretty creepy!
2. The Lennon Wall
During communist times in Czechoslovakia, the beetles were often seen as a source of what life was like for non communist countries and represented freedom in some sense. Located on the eastern side of Prague, away from the touristy destinations is where you’ll find this eerie reminder of communism. It was seen as a way for young inhabitants of the city to lash out their feelings about the regime of the despised politician, Gustav Husak., who governed Czechoslovakia for a long period of time. After the authorities attemptd many times to clear the wall, it kept getting graffitied and they eventually gave up! It still stands today, with a eerie beauty to it.
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Houska Castle
Located about 30 miles north of Prague, the Houska Castle was built around 1270 AD by a Bohemian King named Ottocar the II, and some claim, it was built over a pit to hell! Consider how the Morovsky sinkhole looks and there might be some truth behind this. Strangely enough, it’s unique in the fact, that it was designed to keep things inside and not for keeping things out! This was built around the pit, and still to this day, no knows exactly how deep the pit truly is. One popular story about this place goes, that the king was willing to pardon a criminal for his crimes but only if he agreed to be lowered into the pit. Not too long after being lowered, he began screaming for mercy. When he was pulled back up, his hair was gray and he had aged 30 years! What truly lies beneath still remains a mystery
Prague Memorial to the Victims of Communism
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Peeing Statues - Kafka Museum in Prague, Czech Republic
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David Černý; Saint Wenceslaus, 1999, Lucerna Arcade, Prague
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image-identity.eu: The horse is upside down and the duke is still riding its dead body; this is a very striking art work by David Cerny, the infamous Czech artist whose controversial works are often installed in public spaces. The Lucerna Passage where the artwork has been installed is a busy place and people passing by are perfectly aware of its meaning, which resonates with a current and historical sense of national identity -- as well as the public perception of the Czech Republic's social and political situation: What kind of people are in power and who are the national elites? What happened to democracy in our country after the second war and why are the Communists still in power as a political party? What is the Czech Republic's position in the EU?
In placing his work in the Lucerna Passage, Cerny highlights its proximity to Wenceslas Square, which has been the central gathering and protest concourse for the Czech peoples, especially in their quest for a self-defined national identity.
Furthermore, the upside-down rider on a dead horse refers directly to the main statue at the top of Wenceslas Square. In the upper part of the legendary Square there is an elevated equestrian statue of the duke Saint Wenceslas by the prominent Czech sculptor Myslbek. The statue was unveiled in 1913 in front of the monumental building of the National Museum and expresses the virtues held very dear in the nation during the long 20th century: Christianity, peace, freedom, national and state sovereignty. The statue and concourse is emblematic of the numerous tragic turning points in the history of our nation: losing independence and state sovereignty on several occasions; waves of forced emigration and executions of the elite; language and national renaissances; the first and second wars; Communist domination after the second war; the Prague Spring and finally, the 1968 Soviet occupation.
Saint Wenceslas is a cult figure, a symbol of the Czech state and national identity since the early middle ages, and has always been an obligatory figure in history education. The two Wenceslases, Myslbek's and Cerny's, create a dialogue between past mythology and contemporary reality, political decay, and the loss of a clear national and democratic direction after liberation from Soviet Union in 1989. In contradiction to one another, the irony and absurdity of Cerny's rider’s position and activity raise questions about the truth and the making of national mythologies.
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David Černý (born December 15, 1967) is a Czech sculptor whose works can be seen in many locations in Prague. His works tend to be controversial.
Černý was born in Prague. He gained notoriety in 1991 by painting a Soviet tank pink, to serve as a war memorial in central Prague.[1] As the Monument to Soviet tank crews was still a national cultural monument at that time, his act of civil disobedience was considered hooliganism and he was briefly arrested. Another of Černý's conspicuous contributions to Prague is Tower Babies, a series of cast figures of crawling infants attached to Žižkov Television Tower.
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Statue of St. Wenceslas mounting a dead horse at the Lucerna arcade in Prague.
The statue by a controversial Czech sculptor David Cerny mirrors the famous statue of St. Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech state, in Wenceslas Square. For the comical, but also ironical effect, St. Wenceslas is sitting on the belly of his dead horse suspended from the ceiling.
The statue was originally situated at the bottom end of the Wenceslas Square (whereas the original St. Wenceslas dominates the upper end of the square). Nowadays it is kept in the arcade of the Lucerna palace not far from the original site.
The artist made a humorous pact with Dagmar Havlova, the owner of Lucerna, that the sculpture shall not be removed until the constitutional monarchy is restored in the Czech Republic.
10 of Europe’s Strangest Attractions
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All around Europe there are destinations odd and tantalizing in equal measure. They’re a little out there, but you just might find your next inspired vacation destination. Dare to live on the wild side and check out these weird European travel destinations.
1. Avanos Hair Museum, Turkey
This collection belong to Galip, it has locks of hair from more than 16,000 women … which is not creepy at all … . Twice a year, the first customer in his shop is asked down to the basement to pick ten “exhibits” as the winner of an all-expenses-paid trip to Cappadocia, Turkey.
2. The Phallus Museum, Iceland
Live out your darkest Freudian dreams at the Phallus Museum in Reykjavik, Iceland. The museum proudly houses “a collection of phallic specimens belonging to all the various types of mammal found in a single country.”
3. Cathedral of Justo, Spain
In the little town of Mejorada del Campo, an ex-monk named Justo Gallego has spent more than fifty years building a cathedral by himself. It is more impressive considering that he has no formal training in architecture or engineering.
4. Petrified Forest of Lesvos, Greece
The petrified forest has been a fixture of the island’s geography for thousands of years, since a violent period of volcanic activity flooded the island with lave and preserved an entire forest.
5. Starkenberger Brewery’s Beer Pools, Austria
There may be a lot of breweries scattered throughout Europe, but Starkenberger Brewery is the only one that lets visitors swim in the beer. Seven 13-foot swimming pools, each filled with 42,000 pints of beer, are available to travelers.
6. Museum of Broken Relationships, Croatia
The concept behind Zagreb’s Museum of Broken Relationships proved so intriguing that it has inspired sister branches in Los Angeles and Tokyo. The strange little collection showcases the mementos of relationships that have imploded.
7. Portugal dos Pequenitos, Portugal
Opened in 1940, Portugal dos Pequenitos is precisely what its name translates to: Little Ones. Everything from the country’s most famous monuments to traditional Portuguese homes has been recreated in miniature, so visitors can see everything Portugal has to offer without actually taking the time to visit every attraction.
8. Mundaneum, Belgium
Beginning in 1910, Otlet and Nobel Peace Prize winner Henri LaFontaine started collecting every piece of knowledge available to humanity and then recording it on an index card, resulting in 12 million perfectly sorted cards of information across every conceivable academic discipline.
9. Pripyat, Ukraine
Afetr the worst nuclear disaster in human history, the 49,000 people who lived in Pripyat, were forced to evacuate and then unable to return for years. Now they are losing the fight against nature. If spooky ghost towns are your deal, you cannot do better than Pripyat.
10. The Nose Academy, Sweden
It keeps 100 meticulously arranged plaster casts of Scandinavian noses. From famous people you probably wouldn’t recognize to non-famous people, the Nose Museum is indeed worth the trip. Okay, it’s only worth the trip because of its weird factor.
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Top 14 Things To Do In Prague, Czech Republic
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Here are top 20 things you have to do in Prague, Czech Republic
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7. Spot a Seven Foot Tall Sigmund Freud -
8. Lennon Wall -
9. Museum of Communism -
10. Cruise on the Vltava -
11. Drink a world famous beer -
12. Mala Strana, Prague -
13. Watch the Changing of the Guard -
14.Climb 299 Steps to Petrin Hill -
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Art in Prague ll Street Art ll Things to do in Prague
Beside the beautiful architecture, Prague is a very artistic city the art and its expression is taken seriously here. Of course the Graffitti walls are always a great expression, Prague has the famous John Lennon wall. But around the Prague city there are quite a few interesting things that you will see. We are here to help you so that you do not miss any of these creations.
First on the list is the revolving head – Just placed in a casual shopping mall
Then is the peeing child which we found when we were strolling around a park – this is an actual functional water fountain.
We cannot not talk about the hanging man – we almost missed this unless a local man pointed it out to us.
Then is this tax building where there are these thinking men.
The Prague radio tower also has naked kids crawling over it.
Last but not the least the hollow man, we found him while we were wandering around the old town square.
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The Infant Jesus of Prague, Pražské Jezulátko
Prague's Infant Jesus. Niño Jesús de Praga.
Statue of child Jesus holding a globus cruciger.
Statue is located in the Carmelite Church of Our Lady Victorious.
Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic.
5 things to know about Lucerna Palace (Prague) - Pauliphysics
You have to check the Lucerna Palace in Prague. I found out cool things about it and this video shows them.
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18 Creative Sculptures from Around the World
From the Man Hanging Out in the Czech Republic, to the Horizons of New Zealand, 18 Creative Sculptures From Around the World.
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8. Man Hanging Out-- Czech Republic
Do you recognize this statue? Psychology buffs just might: it’s Sigmund Freud, the famous psychoanalyst. Artist David Cerny created the sculpture in 1996 and it’s been around the world ever since, enjoying exhibitions in London, Berlin, Chicago, and even Grand Rapids, Michigan. At nearly 7-feet tall, the statue is so lifelike that it has caused alarm more than once for passersby in the historic Old Town neighborhood.
7. Diminish and Ascend-- Australia
Each year in Sydney, Australia on Bondi beach is Sculpture by the Sea, the largest annual sculpture exhibition in the world. In 2013, David McCracken submitted his piece Diminish and Ascend, which became a quick favorite among attendees. It is made out of aluminum and works on perspective to create a stairway to Heaven. The illusion is created because the aluminum steps become smaller as the staircase ascends. When viewed from the right angle, however, it seems like you might be able to take these steps into the sky.
6. Metalmorphosis-- North Carolina, US
This sculpture is a triumph of both art and engineering. Created by Prague-born artist David Cerny, responsible for Man Hanging Out also on this list, Metalmorphosis is his first installation in the United states. This jaw-dropping piece is crafted from 14 tons of stainless steel and stands 25 feet tall. Each layer of the face moves independently from one another, so the face is constantly changing, programmed by unique computer codes controlled by Cerny himself. And don’t worry, if you can’t make it to North Carolina, there is a constant live-stream of the moving statue that can be found on Cerny’s website.
5. The Bather-- Germany
So, we all get annoyed with commercials or ads when we’re trying to listen to music, even billboards sometimes get in the way, but one English cosmetics company took advertisement to a whole new level of crazy. In 2011, Soap & Glory, based in the UK, employed German sculptor Oliver Voss to create “The Bather.” She was placed in Hamburg’s Inner Alster Lake, stretches over 67 feet long and rises 13 feet out of the water. Unfortunately, her bath was short-lived: she was taken out of the water after just 10 days.
4. The Awakening-- Maryland, United States
It is the sheer size and expressiveness of this sculpture that brings it to our list of the most incredible pieces from around the world. The Awakening by J. Seward Johnson Jr., was first installed in 1980 at Hains Point in Washington, D.C where it stayed for 27 years. In 2007, it was purchased for $750,000 and moved to Maryland. The statue is of a giant struggling to break free from the earth but is actually five separate aluminum pieces. The Awakening spans over 70 feet on a beach in National Harbor built specifically to showcase the giant.
3. Cloud Gate-- Illinois, United States
Cloud Gate is one of the most recognizable sights in the United states. It was designed by Anish Kapoor, who claims liquid mercury as his inspiration, to be the focal point of Millennium Park in Chicago. Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean by locals, was crafted from 168 stainless steel panels that have been polished to seamless perfection. The mirror-like exterior reflects the Chicago skyline and distorts it, making the city itself into a work of art. But because of its smooth, mirror surface you can see tourists and locals alike using it as the ultimate selfie opportunity.
2. The Giant Tap-- Switzerland
This gravity-defying sculpture is located in Winterthur, Switzerland in Techno Park and is actually one of many floating faucets around the world. Others can be found in Spain, Belgium, Wisconsin, Canada, and England. The artist is unknown, but this incredible art piece has drawn visitors from all over the world. It is suspended above the ground and endlessly pours water into the fountain below. If it isn’t magic, can you figure out how it works?
1. Horizons-- New Zealand
This incredible piece will definitely make you do a double-take. At first glance, it appears to be a cartoon tissue drawn on the sky, about to settle on a hill in the Gibbs Farm sculpture park. In fact, this installation is one by Neil Dawson, who is known for his eye-catching designs that work with perspective to turn the world into an optical illusion. Incredibly, no matter where you’re standing in the park, Horizons will always look like a floating tissue from any angle.
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC VLOG — CHARLES BRIDGE AND JOHN LENNON WALL! Europe Series 2019: Episode Five
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC VLOG — CHARLES BRIDGE AND JOHN LENNON WALL! Europe Series 2019: Episode Five
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Prague In Your Pocket - David Cerny (Hanging Out)
Prague In Your Pocket editor, Jacy Meyer on David Cerny's sculpture Hanging Out.
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CRASHING IN A CABLE CAR IN PRAGUE- CZECH REPUBLIC, PRAGUE CITY TOUR-TRAVEL VLOG
We visited Prague in the Czech Republic where we explored the city & compiled a city tour travel vlog. Here you can get ideas of must sees for your holiday in Prague. We also crashed in a cable car which made for a funny yet memorable experience. Links below to provide more information on the areas highlighted in this video. Please follow, like & share !
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