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Franz Kafka's Head

Prague, 🇨🇿 Czechia

A large outdoor kinetic sculpture depicting the head of the writer Franz Kafka through rotating metal layers. Created by artist David Černý, it stands over 10 meters tall and represents modern art and Kafka's legacy. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Admission

Advance booking recommended

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Riverside Hotel
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Franz Kafka's Head
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Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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The sculpture is a mechanical installation made of multiple metal tiers that rotate independently to form and dissolve the face of Franz Kafka. Created in 2014 by artist David Černý, it is over 10 meters tall and located near a prominent business center. This artwork is a notable example of kinetic modern art and serves as a contemporary tribute to the renowned 20th-century writer. The sculpture's complex design and constant movement symbolize Kafka's multifaceted identity and literary influence.

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Franz Kafka's Head
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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