Kandarek, Dwarf statue in Krzyki-Partynice, Poland.
Kandarek is a small bronze figure standing in front of a beauty center on Zwycięska Street in Wrocław. The statue is approximately 30 centimeters tall and displays detailed craftsmanship typical of the city's dwarf collection.
The statue was installed in 2014 as part of an artistic movement that began in Wrocław during the 1980s. This wave of small bronze figures emerged from civic expression and has continued to grow across the city's streets.
Kandarek marks a beauty center and connects the location to the city's tradition of placing art in everyday spaces. The small bronze figure represents how the city celebrates both ordinary places and the people who work in them.
The figure is located in an accessible neighborhood and can easily be included in a walking tour of the city's dwarf collection. The street has other shops and services nearby, making it easy to combine a visit with other activities.
The figure was created by artist Pnapora and is one of more than 300 small sculptures scattered throughout the city. Each statue tells its own story through its specific placement and connection to the surrounding location.
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