AIR VENT OF THE WEEK: R2D2
by Hazed
A boring air vent shaped like a cylinder with a dome on top, made out of grey concrete and covered with illegible graffiti, has been given a makeover and now looks like loveable Star Wars droid R2D2.
The vent is in Folimanka park in the Czech capital, Prague. It’s one of two providing ventilation for a nuclear shelter.
It has been spruced up by unknown artists, who as well as painting it added two large pieces of concrete to create the droid’s legs. It’s an impressive piece of work.
Although it’s not an official piece of artwork, the local authorities are in favour of it. Major Jana Cernochova told local media, “We do not support illegal spray painting, but we like this decor on this unsightly shaft.”
Take a look at pictures of the air vent in its new R2D2 form, and how it used to look, here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-41735261
