Obieżyświat, Bronze dwarf statue in Przedmieście Oławskie district, Wrocław, Poland
Obieżyświat is a bronze statue depicting a dwarf dressed as a traveler, holding a suitcase and appearing ready for exploration. The figure stands in the Przedmieście Oławskie district and captures a moment of adventure and movement through the city.
Installed in 2014, this statue emerged from an artistic movement that began in the 1980s as a form of creative resistance. The movement later evolved into a defining characteristic of the city, with hundreds of similar figures placed throughout the streets.
This statue belongs to a city-wide collection of hundreds of dwarfs that shape how locals and visitors see their streets. The bronze figures encourage people to look closely at their surroundings and discover the playful storytelling woven into the urban landscape.
The location is close to the Hansel and Gretel houses and can be found using a dwarfs map from local information points. The figures are spread throughout the city center and best explored on foot at your own pace.
This figure carries a suitcase, a detail that sets it apart and suggests themes of movement and travel. The traveling character reflects the idea that art itself can wander through the city streets alongside its inhabitants.
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