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Bohyně 390 km v hodině (Goddess of 390 km/h)

Satirical Allegory of Car-centric Cities
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A striking concrete statue of a woman created by Jan Boháč as a commentary on Prague’s heavy car traffic. The figure stands on a tire-shaped pedestal, wears clothing made from bicycle reflectors, and carries a modified road sign like a halberd. First shown publicly in June 2010, the statue was later moved near the Nuselský Bridge, an area known for busy traffic. Its unusual combination of traffic-related materials and a goddess-like figure draws attention to the growing role of cars in everyday life.

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