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Vinok / Вінок

Věnováno všem matkám ve válce o Ukrajinu…
Присвячується всім матерям на війні за Україну
Dedicated to all mothers in the war of Ukraine

Veronika Psotková
2022

Description

Sculpture hanging on cables, showing a female figure with a head decoration called "vinok" (вінок). The sculpture is is dedicated to all mothers affected by the war in Ukraine.
The name Vinok comes from a traditional Ukrainian headdress made of flowers. While the tradition of wearing these wreaths dates back to pre-christian Slavic times, it also in recent times became a symbol of protest during the revolution and anti-war demonstrations in Ukraine.

Artist

Veronika Psotková (Opava 1981), Czech sculptor and creator of spatial installations (Website – Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Veronika Psotková, Vinok / Вінок.
Prague Streets, Prague’s Statues, Plaques, Street Art and other Curiosities.
Pražská Drbna, Nad ulicí v centru Prahy se vznáší nová socha. Lidé jsou nadšení i zděšení.

Location (N 50°5'26" - E 14°25'33") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: czpr175; Photograph: 11 July 2026
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