Nový věk, Public sculpture at Brno Exhibition Center, Czech Republic
Nový věk is an abstract bronze sculpture positioned at the exhibition grounds entrance, distinguished by dynamic upward-reaching forms that suggest motion and progress. Its geometric composition creates a sense of energy through carefully balanced elements.
The work was designed by Vincenc Makovský and first exhibited at Expo 1958 in Brussels, where it won the Grand Prix and originally bore the title Atomový věk. After this international recognition, it found its permanent location at the Brno venue.
The sculpture represents how Czech society looked to scientific progress as a source of hope after World War II. Visitors can see in its forms the optimism that shaped the vision for a modern, advancing nation.
The sculpture sits directly at the main entrance to the exhibition grounds and is easy to access. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the grounds are open and visitors can move freely around the area.
A second casting of this sculpture once stood at the National Assembly building in Prague from 1965 to 1974. This parallel version reveals how the work became a symbol reaching beyond its initial purpose into the heart of the country's political landscape.
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