A Prague Surprise
<p>I have seen several works by the artist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_%C4%8Cern%C3%BD" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>David Černý</strong></a><strong> </strong>without knowing who he is. But this one had an element of surprise that was mind blowing.</p>
<p>My wife and I were strolling around the side streets of Prague. We were sort of looking for a coffee shop, but mainly just taking in the city at a comfortable pace. We glanced into a doorway that opened onto a small courtyard surrounded by apartments. And this was just there! No sign, no plaque, just four gigantic pistols pointing at each other.</p>
<p>The Czech Republic, now <em>Czechia</em>, endured decades of occupation. The Soviets pulled out in 1991, and the atmosphere in Prague feels like they are still celebrating. With beer and <a href="https://www.rednumberone.com/pork-knuckle-recipe/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">pig’s knuckles</a>, marinated in irony.</p>
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