The monumental sculpture Balance by sculptor Josef Klimeš was one of the most distinctive works in Prague’s public space for decades. Thanks to its location on the Barrandov Bridge, it became part of the city’s everyday landscape and, at the same time, an example of the unique interplay between sculpture and architecture in the second half of the 20th century. An exhibition at Kobka 17 traces the story of this sculpture from its creation to the present, as preparations are underway to create a replica.

Vladimir 518 is a prominent Czech multimedia artist, visual artist, rapper, author, and publisher. He gained wider recognition as one of the leading figures of the Prague graffiti scene and a member of the PSH group. In his work, he has long combined music, visual arts, book design, and an interest in architecture and visual culture. One of his major projects is the publication Architecture 58–89, which contributed to a new perspective on Czechoslovak postwar architecture. His work also focuses on art in public spaces and the cultural contexts of the era. 

As part of the exhibition Josef Klimeš – Balance, he will lead a guided tour during which he will offer his own perspective on the sculptor’s work, its relationship to architecture, and the context of the era.