Mikołajek, Bronze dwarf statue in Powstańców Śląskich, Poland.
Mikołajek is a small bronze dwarf statue positioned on a Wrocław street as part of the city's extensive collection of dwarf sculptures that shape the urban landscape. The figure displays distinctive details and stands among hundreds of similar artworks scattered throughout public spaces.
The statue was installed in 2016 as part of a collection of dwarf sculptures originating from opposition movements in the 1980s. These artworks emerged from a creative protest tradition that eventually became an established public art form.
This figure draws from the krasnoludki tradition in Polish folklore, representing how local legends have become woven into Wrocław's modern urban character. The statue shows how mythical stories live on through public art in the city's streets.
The statue is easily accessible in a public area during daylight hours and requires no special preparation for a visit. You can explore it anytime while walking through this street, as it sits in an active part of the city.
Each dwarf sculpture in Wrocław carries individual features and tells its own story, designed by different artists over time. The collection has grown organically to include over 300 distinct figures scattered throughout the entire city.
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