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Milan Dušek
A Life of Many Hands Born in Rosice nad Labem, Czech Republic, in 1938, Milan Dušek lived a life defined by a remarkable variety of labors. Before the world knew him through his creative output, he moved through many different roles that shaped his perspective on the physical world. He worked as a locksmith, a member of the Border Guard, and a worker in a foundry, polishing castings with precision. His path also led him to the quietude
of forestry, where he hauled wood with horses, and later to roles as a caretaker and a maintenance man. These varied experiences provided a grounded, tactile foundation for his later pursuits. His creative spirit emerged more fully in his thirties, particularly after circumstances prevented him from continuing certain official duties. This period of transition saw him turning toward the written word and the visual arts. He began to fin…