Legends such as Robotx (BRO-X aka Robot-X 8203) from České Budějovice, who left his mark near the Elbe Trail, or Tattoo Franciaz (Filip Pojer) from Litvínov, whose classic graffiti from the 1990s decorates the walls in Doky, laid the foundations for the development of the current scene.
With the arrival of the MĚSTO=GALERIE project, Nymburk opened up to other forms of street art. Large-format murals, 3D paintings, and installations appeared on the walls, transforming the face of the city.
With the arrival of the MĚSTO=GALERIE project, Nymburk opened up to other forms of street art. Large-format murals, 3D paintings, and installations appeared on the walls, transforming the face of the city.
International Artists Revive the Streets of Nymburk
Nymburk has also become a destination for international artists.
Polish artist Richie Mozger Madano created a dream allegory near the Elbe Trail, blending classical painting with comic book lines.
Austrian artist RUIN, a staple of the Vienna street art scene, left his work near the stadium.
French street art autodidact Scaf Oner created a 3D snake at Zbožská Street 4009, which looks like it’s about to jump out of the wall.
Polish artist Sepe (Michal Wrega) created a mural at Boleslavská Avenue 59–61, paying tribute to the multicultural community of workers at the Nymwag company.
Berlin artists HRVB THE WEIRD + DXTR created a large-format jungle-themed mural near Komenského Primary School.
Czech Icons and the Discovery of New Talents
Among Czech artists who have presented their work in Nymburk are also icons such as Jiří 231 (Jiří Šourek), who decorated the park at Drahelická/Okružní Street with his mural, or Michal Škapa / Tron, one of the most prominent figures of the Czech graffiti scene, who created a painting titled “Old Skool” at Bobnická/M. Koněva 1149/36.
Nymburk has also become a place where new talents are emerging.
David Strauzz created a piece on the COOP Jednota building at Karla Čapka/Brigádnická Street titled “The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”
Jakub Uksa, one of the oldest active Czech writers, created a large-format painting at Boleslavská Avenue 59–61, which is an abstraction with a clearly defined style.
Lukáš Kladívko, artistic director of the MĚSTO=GALERIE festival, has presented himself in Nymburk with several works, which refer to the city’s history as well as literary works.
Oscuro-ink brought lettering to Nymburk, combining elements of calligraphy from around the world.
Kafes33 (Martin Hirth) created a painting titled “Intervention” on the COP building, connecting the worlds of current students with the creative legacy of the author as a former student of this high school.
UBRUS created one of the first murals on the wall of the Nymburk train station pub.
Fat Heat created a work titled “Be the Architect of Your Own Happiness” at M. Koněva 639, which explores the theme of fate and happiness.
Unique Locations: Doky and the Scout Base
Nymburk also boasts unique locations that have become centers of street art.
Doky, an area originally intended for water transport, has transformed into one of the largest contemporary street art galleries in the Czech Republic.
The Scout Base, where scouts use train wagons as their facilities, has become a place where new murals appear every year.
Thanks to Street art, Nymburk Has Become a City That Surprises and Inspires
A walk through the city has become an unusual artistic experience.
Take a walk with the digital guide SmartGuide and discover the beauty of Nymburk’s open-air gallery.
