Open Monuments by Melek Zeynep Bulut

These sculptural yet functional structures occupy a blurred boundary between installation and product. They are not simply objects to be seen, but rhythms to be felt. Open Monuments is a meeting point to connect with others, a place for mindful reflection and rest, as well as an invitation to interact with the work itself, which never truly begins or ends but instead unfolds and evolves through the participation of those who encounter it. Formed from the most elemental shapes, the point, the line, the circle, and the square, the pieces are conceived as “performers” in the city. Their arrangement and role can be shaped and reshaped continuously as much by the context of their surroundings as by the mood of their users. These components initiate open-ended staging, responding simultaneously to the needs of the user and the character of the city. The works encompass the functions of urban furniture, providing space for sitting, resting, gathering, or simply passing through. At the same time, they create an abstract spatial construct that integrates rather than imposes on its environment, offering an inviting setting for encounter and memory. Subtle lighting lends the objects a second life after dark, their soft glow extending the invitation into the evening and deepening the sense of rhythm and interaction. The installation is on show from 10am-6pm, 25 October – 16 November 2025.