60 pages Edited by Epos 257 Text(s) by Tomáš Pospiszyl, Jiří Ptáček & Jan Šerých Foreword by Vladimír 518 Designed by Jan Šerých Photographys by Jan Čech, Tomáš Třeštík & Epos 257 27.5 x 28.2 cm Language: Czech & English Hardback Publisher: Agarde Publishing Limited Edition pf 380 copies 2011
This bilingual publication is a comprehensive artistic and sociological document detailing the seminal public intervention Seno / Hay by the acclaimed Czech visual artist Epos 257. Conducted anonymously over a single weekend in autumn 2009, the project became one of the most talked-about urban art installations in modern Eastern European history.
Without prior warning or authorization, Epos 257 positioned 30 massive, raw agricultural hay bales across major historic squares and high-traffic locations in the city center of Prague. By forcing an aggressive contrast between organic, rural elements and the rigid, historical architecture of the metropolis, the artist disrupted the daily routine of the public and triggered an unprecedented wave of media speculation and institutional confusion.
This specific item is copy number 192 from a strictly limited, hand-numbered print run of only 380 copies, making it a highly coveted collector's piece for enthusiasts of contemporary art, independent publishing, and street art history.
