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Folimanka park, Vinohrady

Skateboardista

Skateboarder

Jaroslav Hladký
1982 (2022)

Description

Sculpture of a boy on a skateboard.

Inscription(s)

Skateboardista
Jaroslav Hladký

První socha skateboardisty na světě.
Instalována v parku Folimanka 1982–2007.
Po poškození vandaly uložena v depozitáři.
Opravena s využitím veřejné sbírky
organizované Českou asociací
skateboardingu a Vyšehradské.cz.

Navrãcena do parku 2022.

Skateboardista
Jaroslav Hladký

The world’s first statue of a skateboarder.
Installed in Folimanka Park 1982–2007.
Stored in a depot following damage caused by vandals.
Restored using funds raised through a public appeal
organised by the Czech Skateboarding Association
and Vyšehradské.cz.

Returned to the park 2022.

Artist

Jaroslav Hladký (Praha 1942), Czech sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Folimanka.
Encyklopedie Prahy 2, Skateboardista a další sochy z Folimanky.

Location (N 50°4'2" - E 14°25'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: czpr144; Photograph: 10 July 2026
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

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