Head of Franz Kafka, Kinetic sculpture in New Town, Czech Republic
The stainless steel sculpture consists of 42 rotating panels creating Franz Kafka's head through independent movements at the Quadrio Shopping Center entrance.
The 10.6-meter-tall structure was unveiled in October 2014, marking a significant addition to Prague's contemporary art installations by sculptor David Černý.
The mechanical head represents Franz Kafka, a Czech-born German-language writer whose literary works influenced modern literature with themes of existentialism and absurdism.
The sculpture operates daily from 8:00 to 21:00, allowing visitors to observe its transformations near the Národní třída metro station in central Prague.
Inside the 39-ton metallic structure, 21 motor modules control one kilometer of cables that enable the continuous metamorphosis of Kafka's facial features.
Location: Prague 1
Location: New Town
Inception: 2014
Creator: David Černý
Height: 10.6 m
Made from material: stainless steel, metal
Opening Hours: 08:00-21:00
GPS coordinates: 50.08166,14.42081
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
Prague contains numerous historical sites beyond the main tourist areas. The Vyšehrad fortress stands above the Vltava River with Gothic and Baroque architecture. The Vrtba Garden displays terraced landscaping from the 18th century. The Strahov Monastery holds medieval manuscripts in its libraries. Modern culture thrives at Kasárna Karlín, a former military base. Gardens like Wallenstein and Kinský offer green spaces with statues and ponds. Religious buildings include the modernist St. Wenceslas Church in Vršovice and the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn.
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