Monument of the Orange Alternative

The Monument to the Orange Alternative, also known as Papa Krasnal (Papa Dwarf), is a bronze sculpture unveiled in Wrocław in 2001, commemorating the Orange Alternative movement that operated in the city during martial law. The author of this monument is Olaf Brzeski. The sculpture is 40 centimeters tall and is placed on an 80-centimeter base with a semicircular shape resembling the tip of a human finger. The monument is located on the Świdnicka Street pedestrian promenade, near the clock and next to the underground passage under Kazimierz Wielki Street, in a place where numerous anti-communist demonstrations took place, including happenings organized by the Orange Alternative. The monument not only serves as an architectural element but also plays an important role in the culture and history of Wrocław, symbolizing resistance against the communist regime and the creativity of its participants, who fought for freedom through art and happenings. An interesting fact is that the Orange Alternative used absurdity and humor as tools of opposition, which is also reflected in the form and style of the monument, referencing the fantastical world of dwarfs present in Wrocław's urban legend. This monument is a significant point on the map of Wrocław, attracting both tourists and residents who wish to honor the memory of the opposition movements in Poland.