Milan Expo 2015: The Pavilions - Europe
Slovakia
Architecture Karol Kállay
Area 1,010 sq m
Quirky in the extreme, the Slovakian pavilion greets the visitor with three dismembered white heads frolicking in a pool of water -- apparently inspired by a famous baroque water sculpture. Architect Karol Kállay's theme was: 'Slovakia. Recharge Yourself'. The interior design resembles a cross between a machine and a forest, and houses conceptual presentations of Slovakian 'energy in traditions'.
This kicks off with a display of metalwork (a metal tree with bells on it), instrument-making (another tree whose branches appear to be flutes); stonework (the pendulous bosoms and voluptuous torso of the tiny sculpture Venus of Moravan, allegedly 23,000 years old). There's also a large bird made of spoons and knives and a giant painted egg.
There are individual information points displaying Slovakian innovations, including Jozef Karol Hell's revolutionary water-pumping system, a 'solar hug' recharging bracelet, the 'aeromobil' flying car, and a presentation on bioplastics.
A baffling final 'installation' offers the bodies of several naked female mannekins, on which people are invited to 'write inspirational messages' -- apparently the work of artist Alex Mlynarcik.
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