Petr Hejma: The mayor’s office in Prague 1 decorates a piece of Lennon’s wall and tiles from Staromák
Petr Hejma has already taken the lead of the city district in year 2006. “When I took the office for the first time as mayor, the office was a lot simple AND austere equipped with classic sector furniture. It was known that has been working for some time now” explains. He therefore had it fitted with new furniture, including the anteroom where the staff of the Mayor’s Office Department operates.
The return of old order
With a little exaggeration, it can be said that the office was re-elected in 2020 when it left it years ago. “I was pleased that the furniture remained. That we chose him honestly and that he suited my predecessors, “he appreciates. Hejm’s first and second mandates are “caring” for 11 years and a total of three mayors – Filip Dvořák (ODS), Oldřich Lomecký (TOP 09) and Pavel Čižinský (Prague 1 each). “I hope to satisfy my successors as well, because it is in this study that one spends the most time every day, and it would not be good if one did not feel well on the basis of the environment,” he says.
When he was elected mayor for the second time, the office practically she didn’t need any changes. “It’s just like I left it back then. I just had it repainted and the first thing I did in furnishing the office was to fill the libraries with books, because I like books around me, “says Hejma. He “decorated” it at his discretion.
Petr Hejma’s preserve is located on the top floors of the New Town Hall in Vodičkova Street. It is not very big, but at first it is comfortable, convenient and decorated with various decorations, many of which refer to the mayor’s delights, others symbolically agree with Prague 1, led by Hejma. stood between 2006 and 2009 and then again from 2020.
Wall on the wall
Probably the biggest curiosity is located behind the mayor’s desk, which is located opposite the entrance. Her a fragment of Lennon’s wall. “It’s a piece that is beautiful to see layers of applied paintings and drawingswhich have been created on the walls over the decades, “points out the mayor.
The dominant act on the mayor’s wall is the painted emblem of Prague 1. Paradoxically, at the time of Hejm’s first tenure as mayor, Prague 1 adopted this modern emblem.
Author: David Winter
He then takes an honorable place at the table majestic painting of the emblem of Prague 1. “It was given to me by Pavel Šťastný, a well-known graphic artist and designer, also the author of the Civic Forum logo,” says Hejma. “Once Mr. Happy came here, he was surprised that I didn’t have a sign. I urged him to come up with something about him, but I didn’t expect him to be equal to me. paints, “ he mentions the logo that Hejma introduced in his life during his first term as mayor.
First and last
We will still stay at the walls. Next to the emblem of the city district there is a photo collage that connects Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk with the Czech flag. It is the work of a recently deceased well-known photographer Petra Našice.
The first Czechoslovak president is then joined on another wall by the last one, who was at the same time the first Czech president. “He gave me photographs of Václav Havel Alan Pajer, his former personal photographer, “Hejma said. After all, Pajer’s New Town Hall prepared an exhibition at Gallery 1 at the end of last year.
Petr Hejma makes no secret of his admiration for Václav Havel. She has several photos in the office with him.
Author: David Winter
Photo wall
Also other well-known names are associated with the photographs that the mayor has exhibited. Whether it’s the photographers or those who stood in front of the camera lens. It is a snapshot of a famous photographer František Dostál, which is known for funny reportage moments and photographs of old Prague. Another photo shows the British queen Elizabeth II.
However, the central photographs of the entire wall do not rely on history, politics or Prague 1, but on ballet themes. “My older daughter studied ballet at the conservatory, so I was surrounded by ballerinas in the office,” says Hejma. However, we will not find it in the central photo. It is a moment from the training of ballerinas from the National Theater, while showing off her refined skills. well-known soloist of the National Theater Ballet Magdalena Matějková.
Petr Hejma has been the head of the Prague 1 district since 2020. He was previously mayor from 2006 to 2009.
Author: David Winter
A piece of the Old Town Square
The most famous Prague square is located in Prague 1 – Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square. The mayor has an inconspicuous display of the latter.
“It is the tile, which was located in the places of the Marian Column, which has been erected again today, “Explains Hejma, adding that he received it as a gift from the sculptor Petr Váni for supporting the reinstallation of the column. This is not the only gift he received in connection with the Marian Column Hejma. He received from the Cardinal and Archbishop of Prague Dominic Duka commemorative medal with a written blessing. Both also adorn the office space.
Petr Hejma received a blessing and a commemorative medal from the caricature of Dominika Duka for his re-establishment of the re-erection of the Marian Column in the Old Town Square.
Author: David Winter
Fast arrows
“Because I like art, I had my office decorated pictures, which I collected in charity auctions. These are works that were purchased to secure good thing Hejma explains. In one of the paintings is Lesser Town Church of St. Nicholason another Vltava river basin with Charles Bridge, in another frame it looks “unusual” panorama of Hradcany from Martina Bouda.
The attentive visitor will not miss a number of motifs related to Fast Arrows by Jaroslav Foglar. “My hobby,” Hejma presents two paintings by Marek Čermák, an illustrator who painted comics. “It’s about unique paintings that were painted in 2010. Mr. Čermák portrayed Fast Arrows in them and the Cat’s Paw Brotherhood at Charles Bridge, that is, connected the foglar world with old Prague. “
Of the paintings he has exhibited in his office, Hejma greatly appreciates this pair, which was painted by the original illustrator of comics about Fast Arrows Marko Čermák. They were created in 2010 and connected the fictional world of Foglar’s stories with old Prague.
Author: David Winter
He then has fast arrows on display in the library. Not in a book, of course, but as a pewter figurines. There are also other iconic characters, which Jaroslav Foglar brought to life in his books and comics. “Dlouhé bidlo, Štětináč i Bohouš, Široko, Tonda Pírko and Haha Bimbi alias Alžběta Prknářová”Names Hejma, who is also a member of the Hawk Scout Squadron, and grew up on Foglar’s stories.
Such a view will occur to the mayor of Prague 1 when he comes out on the terrace. David Winter
The building of the Prague 1 City District Office is located in Vodičkova Street.
Author: Daniel Vitous