In 1990, architect Dušan Kuzma and his son, architect Pavol Kuzma, created a monumental abstract sculpture on the grounds of Incheba, Slovakia's largest exhibition and congress centre, naming it Tribute to the Danube. The sculpture is sited on Viedenská Cesta near the Danube embankment in the northwest section of the exhibition grounds. The exhibition grounds were designed by Vladimír Dedeček (owing to financial constraints, only part of the project was ever implemented). 

The monumental sculpture comprises two plain prismatic pylons of formwork reinforced concrete that rise parallel from the ground before expanding diagonally upwards into smooth organically shaped projections. In the upper section, the pylons are linked by sculptural metal forms evoking waves that extend even more prominently into the space, their lustre contrasting with the matte of the reinforced concrete. The expressively unfurled upper elements juxtaposes with the mass of the pylons. The pylons are oriented so that one faces the river and the other faces the exhibition buildings, complementing each other and forming a whole. The space between them is empty (probably intended to provide a view of the river). 

D. Kuzma ranks among the leading Slovak architects of the second half of the 20th century. He engaged both practically and theoretically with the relationship between fine art and architecture. His architecture has distinctly sculptural qualities, and he collaborated with several sculptors on many important monuments (J. Jankovič, J. Kulich, F. Štefunko, and others). He planned his works to the smallest detail, and his memorial work is among the best created in Slovakia during that period. 

Unfortunately, the sculpture is currently surrounded by cheap-looking wooden kiosks and food stalls reminiscent of a market. Placement of the sculpture within the rear, operational area of the building is also questionable, and neglected vegetation and abandoned buildings on the other side of Viedenská Cesta obscure the view of the river. The sculpture is inaccessible, and its location within the complex itself is controversial. 

Research status as of 06. 08. 2024.

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