Faksymilka, Dwarf statue in Przedmieście Oławskie, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Faksymilka is a bronze dwarf statue among more than 400 similar figures placed throughout Wrocław's streets and squares. The small sculpture displays individual characteristics and contributes to a vast collection of public artworks that spans the entire city.
History
This statue was installed on November 10, 2014, and connects to the Orange Alternative movement of the 1980s when dwarfs became symbols of resistance against communist control. The project continued an artistic tradition that began during that period.
Culture
This figure belongs to a collection that has shaped Wrocław's urban character, making bronze dwarf sculptures a defining element of the city's identity. Visitors encounter these figures throughout the streets and see them as natural parts of everyday public spaces.
Practical
Visitors can obtain a special map from the tourist office to locate this and other dwarf statues spread throughout the city. It helps to carry this map while exploring, as the figures are distributed across various neighborhoods.
Did you know?
Each dwarf in Wrocław, including this one, was created by a different artist and carries its own character and story. This variety makes every statue a distinct artwork waiting to be discovered.
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