This episode follows up on the September panel at Superstudio PAW, where Martina Suchánková participated in a discussion on the topic of Art, Architecture, and Development. The debate focused on the role of art in public space, and you can still listen to the recording on the Prague Art Week website.
In this podcast episode, we dive deeper into the workings of a project that brings artworks into public space. The Art Cukrovar project began with a competition in 2023, approved by the Czech Chamber of Architects. About five artworks were selected through this process. Some of them are being installed gradually – two are already in place, and more will follow over the next two years.
The first realized works are Cukrouš by Linda Čihařová, and Industrial Archaeology – An Archaeological Sandbox by Matúš Berák and Jan Bittner. Martina Suchánková describes the concept and process behind the project and how it engaged the local municipality and long-time residents of the area: “Our company’s strategy is not just to sell people an apartment, but to pay equal attention to the space between buildings – to what happens outside. People should have places to meet, sit on the right benches in the right spots, have something beautiful to look at or a landmark to meet by. That’s exactly what Cukrouš is perfect for.”
You’ll learn more about a project that connects housing with art, and public space with creativity. It addresses local rootedness, supported by themes of sustainability and community engagement, which the artworks are meant to reflect and work with.
How is sustainability reflected in the project?
Who was on the jury?
And what other art-focused initiatives are planned by Skanska in the future?
As part of Prague Art Week 25, visitors will be able to see the two realized artworks on site, as Art Cukrovar will be included in this year’s official program.
