![]() The idea of creating the tapestry came from Art for Amnesty founder Bill Shipsey through Amnesty International Czech Republic, and was funded by world-renowned artists Yoko Ono Lennon, Petr Gabriel, Sting, and Bono and The Edge from U2. The original large-format tapestry was woven by masters of their craft in Aubusson, France, and has an impressive size of 5 x 4.25 meters. It was created in honour of Václav Havel, the first post-revolution President of Czechoslovakia and later the first President of the Czech Republic, whose name this airport carries. The Flying Man Tapestry is based on an illustration by artist Peter Sís. Permission to use the quotes was granted by Mrs. Translations: Carol Rocamora and Tomáš Rychetský, Tom Stoppard, Paul Wilson The Forum Havlum installation is located in the Terminal 2 Departure Hall. It is left up to everyone to form their own opinion on the life and work of Václav Havel based on the installation. The installation presents him primarily as a playwright but does not exclude his personal life and political activity either. Through Forum Havlum, Bořek Šípek provides insight into the life and work of the first president of Czechoslovakia and then the Czech Republic. Visitors can also enjoy the unique feeling of standing in the middle of the stage in the role of a spectator/actor, with the mentioned texts and quotes affecting them instead of the audience. The space, which represents a small theatre stage, can be entered in style through balconies and boxes, from which it is possible to watch texts and quotes from the works of Václav Havel in Czech and English, alongside footage from his life. The three-dimensional object spreads across the ground floor and the first floor of the departure hall. The elliptical space of Forum Havlum is reminiscent of Václav Havel's greatest love – theatre. The quotes from Václav Havel's literary works, placed inside the installation, were selected by the Václav Havel Library. The installation, which was ceremonially unveiled on 5 October 2012, was created for Prague Airport by artist and architect Bořek Šípek, whose ties with Václav Havel were life-long and personal. Its purpose is a permanent reminder of the legacy and work of the first president of the Czech Republic, Mr. This art object was created on the occasion of the renaming of the airport to VÁCLAV HAVEL AIRPORT PRAGUE. After Arrival Transport from Airport, Accommodations.Before Departure Parking, Transport, Check-in.
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