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Naplavka: Ballerina

Where: If you walk on Naplavka (riverside) just look above the public toilets next to Palackého bridge (also not forget to check out the Foot). Or if you are at the start of the Palackého bridge coming from the Palackého square where you can see the Palacky monument just look down to your right. GPS: 50.073295, 14.413726

What: the statue is named “Baletka” or Ballerina in English. It is made from metal and she is been at Naplavka from 2008.

Who: the sculptor is Monika Havlíčková, born in 1975. Her sculptures are mainly based on classic designs, especially human and horse figures. Besides this sculpture you can find more of her work throughout Prague.

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Naplavka: Noha (Foot)

Where: Below the Rašín Embankment at Naplavka between Palackého bridge and Jiráskův bridge. GPS: 50.075085, 14.413565 and close to another sculpture called Baletka.

What: The sculpture name is Noha which means foot in Czech. It was created in 2008/2009 and was placed at its current location in 2017. The Foot is made from welded tubes and is of t he same material as the toilet screens at the same location. The sculpture is not only meant for your eyes but also to sit on.

Who: The artist name is Lukáš Rais, born in 1975. His artwork focuses on transforming already shaped materials to create new forms and meaning. This is done in such a way that is should confuse viewers and give them the experience that nothing is as it seems. The main materials used by Lukáš Reis are metal pipes and their industrial products.