Nike-statue, Monumental sculpture in Pécs, Hungary.
The Nike-statue is a monumental sculpture made of copper and concrete in Pécs that depicts the Greek goddess of victory in an unusual form without head or arms. The structure conveys dynamic movement despite these missing parts, expressing the concept of triumph through unconventional means.
Artists György Jánossy and Memos Makris created this sculpture as a contemporary monument that reinterprets the ancient goddess. The intentionally incomplete design deliberately departs from classical representations and demonstrates modern artistic engagement with ancient themes.
The sculpture represents victory in modern Hungarian art, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek traditions of honoring triumph. Visitors encounter a work that speaks to ideas about success and human achievement in everyday surroundings.
The monument sits in central Pécs and is freely accessible at any time for visitors. Its open location offers good viewing angles and is easy to reach on foot from downtown areas.
The missing head and arms result not from damage but from a deliberate artistic choice by the creators. This compositional decision gives the work a provocative power that challenges traditional expectations of victory monuments.
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