The sculpture exhibition in Brno is dominated by Šišky by Suška

Brno - The giant metal cones by Čestmír Suška at Moravian Square are currently the most sought-after work of this year's Sochy v ulicích - Brno Art Open exhibition. One iron tank with perforated walls serves as a lookout tower, while the other provides a seating area. This year, the organizers have not had to deal with any serious vandal attacks on the exhibited objects; minor damages are being repaired continuously. The artwork will remain in the streets until August 30.
    Exhibiting sculptures in public space always involves the risk of damage. This year, the organizers noted minor attacks, particularly on metal installations. In one of Suška's tanks, they had to securely attach metal chairs. Several metal components went missing from the installation called Výmyk by Ukrainian artist Daniil Galkin in the courtyard of the New Town Hall.
    The House of Art is paying ongoing attention to the work Krajina Suburbie in front of the Governor's Palace. Artist Pavlína Hlavsová installed about 500 small concrete houses on a metal grid, symbolizing current suburban development. The houses occasionally need to be reattached or glued, said House of Art spokeswoman Šárka Syslová to ČTK.
    At least once, someone walked through Krajina Suburbie. The artwork also had to be removed from the square for one day due to a demonstration against immigrants.
    The fifth edition of the Sochy v ulicích - Brno Art Open exhibition lies at the intersection of sculpture and architecture. Some works allow entry, while others draw inspiration from architectural and urban principles. Most have a monumental character. The works are freely accessible in the streets, parks, and squares of Brno. "We are preparing a guided tour with the curator and some of the artists for August 5," Syslová noted.