Budapest Mini Statues

Meet Kolodko Mihály, a Ukrainian-born Hungarian sculptor who specializes in the creation of mini guerrilla sculptures that are scattered across Budapest.

These sculptures are incredibly popular and well-liked by locals and tourists alike, bringing a touch of whimsy to the bustling city streets.

Where are they located

The miniature sculptures are cleverly positioned throughout the city of Budapest, so keep an eye out for them on your next stroll through the streets.

List of mini-statues in Budapest:

1. Dead Squirrel (Falk Miksa utca)
2. The Axe (Szabadság tér)
3. Kermit the Frog (Szabadság tér)
4. Mini Tank (Near Batthyány metro)
5. Rubik's Cube (Near Batthyány metro)
6. Chief Worm (Near Bem Rakpart)
7. The Lieutenant (Várkert Rakpart)
8. Lecsó Gastro Rat (Near Döbrentei tér)
9. Mr. Bean Teddy (Near Elizabeth tér)
10. The Handyman (Széll Kálmán tér)
11. Balloon Dog (InterContinental hotel)
12. Theodor Herzl (Near Dohány utca)
13. The Diver (Close to New York Café)
14. Noah's Ark (Bethlen Gábor tér)
15. The Rabbit (Nearby Budapest Castle)
16. The 14-carat Car (Pesti Magyar Theatre)
17. Hanna Szenes (Rózsa u. 36, 1077)
18. Among Us (Ethnography Museum)
19. Usánka returns (Near the Parliament)
20. King Franz Joseph (Szabadság Bridge)
21. Seress Rezső (Akácfa utca)
22. Trabant (Keleti Train Station)
23. Winnie the Pooh (Damjanich utca)
24. Garfield (Dembinszky utca)
25. Liszt Ferenc (Budapest Airport entry)
26. More coming soon!

But Kolodko’s work is not limited to the streets of Budapest. His sculptures have also been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries throughout Hungary.

How are they made

Mr. Kolodko creates his mini-sculptures from bronze and spends a significant amount of time visualizing each figure and its surroundings before beginning the design process.

He understands that the location and figure of his artwork are equally important for the right story telling.

By doing so, he ensures that his mini-sculptures are perfectly balanced and harmonize beautifully with their surroundings.

Who is the artist?

Mihajlo Kolodko, also known as Kolodko Mihály in Hungary, was born in Ukraine in 1978 and currently resides in Vác with his family.

He is a talented sculptor who specializes in creating delightful miniature guerrilla sculptures that can be found throughout Budapest.

Fun fact!

Did you know that one of Kolodko Mihály's favorite ways to learn Hungarian when he moved to Hungary with his family was by watching traditional Hungarian cartoons?

His favorite cartoon was "A Nagy Ho-ho-ho Horgász" (In English: The Big Ho-Ho Angler), which featured a happy worm as the main character.

This lovable worm acted as the inspiration for one of his first mini-statues in Budapest, which now has an exact copy in Uzhgorod, Ukraine.