Arkadiusz
Arkadiusz is a bronze dwarf at Stalowowolska 24 in Wrocław's Gajowice district, standing in front of a sign with the web address www.arka.edu.pl. Made by Marlena Zakrzewska in 2018.
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Story
Arkadiusz is a green-patinated dwarf with a cheerful, upturned nose and a shaggy beard. One arm is stretched out wide, as if offering you a handshake, while his other fist rests on his chest. He stands at the foot of a pale wall, and above him, on the glass, you can read the web address www.arka.edu.pl - which tells you exactly whose doorstep this is.
History & Significance
Arkadiusz stands at Stalowowolska 24 in the Gajowice district. Wromap.pl names the sculptor as Marlena Zakrzewska and gives the date 17 October 2018. It also notes that access to the spot may be restricted by a barrier, fence or gate. Wrocław's bronze dwarfs trace back to the Orange Alternative, a peaceful, absurdist protest movement founded in the city in 1986 by Waldemar Fydrych, whose members painted dwarfs on walls. Since 2005 the city has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them.
Inspiration
Arkadiusz's name begins with 'Arka', matching the web address www.arka.edu.pl visible on the glass behind him in the photo - so he appears to be the mascot of that website's institution. We found no source confirming the sponsor or the story, so we say only what the photo shows.
Fun Facts
- The web address www.arka.edu.pl is visible on the glass behind him.
- His name begins with 'Arka', like the address.
- Wromap.pl dates him to 17 October 2018 and credits Marlena Zakrzewska.
- He has a green patina, unlike the dark brown of many dwarfs.
- Kownacek is only about 89 m away to the southeast.
How to Find This Dwarf
Arkadiusz is at Stalowowolska 24, about 3.1 km from the Market Square. Wromap.pl notes that access may be restricted by a barrier, fence or gate. Look for the lettering www.arka.edu.pl on the glass. Kownacek is about 89 m to the southeast, Lotnicy about 235 m to the south and Pani Doktor about 358 m to the east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Arkadiusz dwarf in Wrocław?
Arkadiusz is at Stalowowolska 24 in the Gajowice district, about 3.1 km from the Market Square, according to wromap.pl.
When did Arkadiusz appear and who made him?
Wromap.pl gives the date 17 October 2018 and names sculptor Marlena Zakrzewska.
What is the web address behind him?
In the photo the address www.arka.edu.pl is visible on the glass behind the dwarf. We found no source explaining the link beyond that.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
He is at ground level on flat ground at the foot of a wall. Wromap.pl notes that access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate.
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