Head of Franz Kafka
Cultural Landmark in New TownFree
Charvátova, Nové Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
About
A large kinetic sculpture by David Černý featuring rotating mirrored panels that form the face of Franz Kafka. It offers a mesmerizing, ever-changing visual experience in a modern urban setting.
Written from public posts on TikTok and Instagram. Updated Oct 2026.
Worth it?
A free, quick stop that rewards good timing. The mirrored panels of David Černý's sculpture rotate and realign into Kafka's face, and one creator suggests coming during the day or early evening so they catch the sky. It stands outside the Quadrio shopping mall, so it slots easily into a walk through Nové Město. One post calls it a 39-ton head, which gives a sense of the scale.
Before you go
- Come in daylight or early evening for sky reflections in the panels.
- Stay a few minutes to watch the panels move.
- Eat nearby at Hostinec na Výtoni, known for charcoal-grilled duck.
Highlights
- Kinetic sculpture with rotating panels
- Located outside the Quadrio shopping mall
- Free public art installation
Details
- Address
- Charvátova, Nové Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
- Coordinates
- 50.08166, 14.42081
Good to know
Head of Franz Kafka is a cultural landmark in New Town, Czechia. A large kinetic sculpture by David Černý featuring rotating mirrored panels that form the face of Franz Kafka. It offers a mesmerizing, ever-changing visual experience in a modern urban setting.
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