May 30, 2025

New Mural in Prague 7 Honors the Legacy of Milada Horáková

Prague Morning

A powerful new mural has been unveiled in Prague 7, commemorating the life and legacy of Milada Horáková, the Czech politician and lawyer executed by the communist regime in 1950.

Created by renowned street artist Toy_Box, the large-scale painting marks the 75th anniversary of Horáková’s judicial murder and stands on Milady Horákové Street 4, directly connecting the artwork to her name—and memory.

More than just a work of art, the mural serves as a public reminder of the dangers of totalitarianism and a tribute to civic courage. A quote in Czech and English accompanies the painting:

“Walk through the world with your eyes open and listen not only to your own pains and interests, but also to the pains, interests and desires of others.”

Toy_Box, who began painting the mural on May 19, describes the work as an emotional and symbolic reconstruction of Horáková’s fragmented story:

“Portraying Milada Horáková is a great responsibility,” she said. “I depicted her face in broken fragments, shattered by fate, yet her gaze remains dignified and focused—turned toward Strossmayer Square’s church, symbolizing her faith and will to live.”

The artist, known for combining classical painting with street art and comics, has exhibited her work internationally, including at HK Walls in Hong Kong earlier this year.

The initiative, titled “Mural Milada”, was made possible through collaboration between the Prague 7 district, the Urban Pictus festival, Primalex (which supplied the facade paints), and Praguesirens, which owns the building and financed the project.

To further engage the public, a website featuring a comic book version of Horáková’s story by Toy_Box is now live.

Starting June 23, specially designed posters with the mural’s motif will be available to the public at Milady Horákové 2 (Info Center) and U Průhonu 38 (City Hall). Businesses along Milady Horákové Street will also receive the posters to display in their shop windows.

The commemoration will culminate on Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m., when the Prague 7 district, joined by civic leaders and residents, will hold a ceremony in honor of Horáková and all victims of the communist regime.

The event coincides with educational projects in local elementary schools, where students explore Horáková’s story through art and history.

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