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kampa women

In contrast to yesterday's post, here are the women of Kampa Museum.  These figures are not by the same artist as the Humanoids; I'm not sure who the artist is.

magdalena abakanowicz

Humanoid figures by Polish textile artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, probably dating from the 1970's or '80's.  The figures are constructed from sackcloth and resin.

czech batman

sgraffito

Sgraffito is the technique used in the decoration of this house. Located in the main square in Prague, Kafka's family lived here at one time.

lady of the fishes

bikes and penguins

Only a few days left in the Tour de France. This painting from the Kampa Museum, Prague reminds of the epic race although in this image, it looks like Lady Diana on the bike. I wonder if the Tour de France would ever let women in the race?

graffiti boy

imagine

The John Lennon Wall in Prague. It was started after his death in 1980 and survived attempts at removal by Communist authorities. Now it is a tourist attraction.

penny woodens

These dolls were named for the price that they originally cost, a penny. They date from the end of the 19th century and originated in the Dolomites, part of the Alps.  This grouping is part of the Prague Castle Toy Museum collection.

owl in prague

This is for my friend Peggy, she likes owls - a beautiful art nouveau doorway in Prague.