{
  "id": 11445040,
  "title": "Depeche Mode fans flock to Prague’s Charles Bridge to recreate 1988 band photo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/depeche-mode-fans-flock-to-pragues-charles-bridge-to-recreate-1988",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:18:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/10/02/depeche-mode-fans-flock-to-pragues-charles-bridge-to-recreate-1988-band-photo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Prague, a daily queue has formed at a sculpture on Charles Bridge, showcasing fans eager to recreate a 1988 Depeche Mode photograph. The British electro-rock band crossed the Iron Curtain in March 1988 for a historic concert in the city, which is known for its 14th-century landmark. Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn captured the band exploring Prague for images that later appeared in his book, \"Depeche Mode: Strangers.\" One particular black-and-white photo features Dave Gahan and Martin Gore standing beside the Pietà sculpture. Fans have been visiting the bridge for years, but a recent surge in interest appears to be fueled by photos of a mass gathering between the band's 2024 concerts. Jorge Sanchez and Maria Hofer, from California and Austria respectively, said they wanted to take a picture at the site to commemorate the iconic image. St John Nepomuk, a figure from Prague's history, is also associated with the sculpture, as he was tortured and thrown into the Vltava River in 1393.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Fans recreate 1988 Depeche Mode photo on Charles Bridge.",
    "Photo features Dave Gahan and Martin Gore beside Pietà sculpture.",
    "Interest fueled by 2024 concerts and historical significance."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}