Z vlastního rozhodnutí, Installation artwork and streetlight in Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic.
Z vlastního rozhodnutí is an art installation with an integrated streetlight located at the corner of Legerova and Vinarská streets in Vinohrady. The structure blends contemporary artistic design with practical illumination, changing its visual impact depending on the time of day.
The installation was completed in 2011 and marked a turning point in Prague's approach to urban design. This project demonstrated how public infrastructure could be integrated with contemporary artistic expression in innovative ways.
The name Z vlastního rozhodnutí means 'By Own Decision' and touches on themes of personal choice. Visitors often interpret the work as a symbol of individual autonomy and self-determination in public space.
The work sits at a busy intersection and is easily visible from multiple angles. It is worth visiting at different times of day to experience how its appearance transforms between daylight and nighttime.
The artwork functions as an actual working streetlight and genuinely illuminates the intersection area at night. This makes it one of the rare public artworks in Prague that simultaneously serves as real city infrastructure.
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