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Pocta Věře (Tribute to Vera)

Memorial to an Olympian Gymnast
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A large kinetic sculpture honoring Czech gymnast and seven-time Olympic champion Věra Čáslavská. Created by David Černý for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the work depicts Čáslavská in three gymnastic positions in red, white, and blue, referencing the Czech tricolor. The stainless-steel sculpture stands over nine meters tall, weighs 7.5 tons, and uses a motorized system to rotate around three axes. It was first unveiled at the Czech House in Paris during the Olympics before being transported to Prague and unveiled at Tyrš House, a site closely connected to Čáslavská's training and career, in September 2024.

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