Mushroom

In Mushroom, David Černý transforms the iconic mushroom cloud of a nuclear explosion into a monumental glass sculpture, confronting the relationship between technological progress, beauty, and destruction. Cast in luminous uranium glass, the work creates a striking paradox: the seductive appearance of the material contrasts with the devastating reality of nuclear warfare. The sculpture reflects humanity's fascination with technological power and its potential for self-destruction. Created using Vitrum Vivum technology, Mushroom combines monumental scale with provocative artistic expression, transforming a symbol of catastrophe into an unsettling object of contemplation.

Author
David Černý

Dimension
h: 130 w: 70 d: 70 cm

Weight
360 kg

Limited edition
6 pcs
different colours

Colours
Uranium