The unique tapestry dedicated by world-famous artists as a tribute to the memory and legacy of V\u00e1clav Havel was ceremoniously unveiled today at the V\u00e1clav Havel Airport Prague.<\/b><\/p>\n
On Sunday 9 December at 3:00 p.m. an original large format tapestry designed by Czech artist Petr Sis and woven by masters in the field in French Aubusson was unveiled at the V\u00e1clav Havel Airport Prague. The tapestry of respectable dimensions \u2013 5 x 4.25 metres \u2013 was donated to the Dagmar and V\u00e1clav Havel VIZE 97 Foundation, which has loaned it to the V\u00e1clav Havel Airport Prague, where it will be displayed in Terminal 2.<\/p>\n
The ceremony included presentations by Mrs. Dagmar Havlov\u00e1, project initiator Bill Shipsey of the Art for Amnesty organization, the campaign and communication director of Amnesty International Thomas Schulz-Jagow and Prague Airport director Ji\u0159\u00ed Pos. The actual act itself of unveiling the tapestry was symbolically performed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg, who also gave Mr. Shipsey a gift for Yoko Ono Lennon, Bono, The Edge, Peter Gabriel and Sting, who financed the tapestry. David \u010cern\u00fd created the guitar-shaped gift. Furthermore, honorary guests included the tapestry’s designer Petr S\u00eds and master weavers Daniel Bayle and Ren\u00e9 Duch\u00e9, for whom this tapestry also represents the culmination and conclusion of years of artistic work. Two hundred special guests from the ranks of Czech and foreign artists and prominent public figures attended the ceremony.<\/p>\n
This artefact is a tribute to the memory and legacy of V\u00e1clav Havel. It was initiated by the founder of the organization Art for Amnesty International Bill Shipsey on behalf of Amnesty International and it was supported by five international artists \u2013 Bono Vox and The Edge from U2, Peter Gabriel, Sting and Yoko Ono Lennon.<\/p>\n
Photo: Jana Pert\u00e1kov\u00e1<\/p>\n