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Three Times Black: Art in the Park
Engage with rotating steel sculptures inspired by urban architecture in Tirana's Grand Park. An evolving art experience for all.
Three Times Black is a public art installation in Tirana's Grand Park, consisting of three rotating steel sculptures that invite interaction and reflect the city's architecture. The artwork offers a blend of art and nature, encouraging passersby to engage with the pieces and their surroundings.
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8R8H+27J, Tirana, AL
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Getting There
Walking
From the center of Tirana, walk towards the National Art Gallery. Continue past the gallery, heading towards the Grand Park of Tirana. Walk through the park until you reach the Artificial Lake; Three Times Black is located on the southern shore. The walk from Skanderbeg Square is approximately 20-30 minutes.
Public Transport
From Skanderbeg Square, take Bus Line 2 towards the Grand Park of Tirana. Get off at the stop near the Artificial Lake. Three Times Black is located on the southern shore of the lake. A single bus fare costs 40 Lek.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Tirana. A short taxi ride from Skanderbeg Square to the Grand Park should cost approximately 500 Lek. Confirm the price with the driver before starting your journey.
Local tips
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Visit during different times of the day to see how the changing light and shadows affect the sculptures' appearance.
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Take a leisurely stroll around the Artificial Lake in Grand Park after viewing the installation.
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Engage with the sculptures by setting them in motion and observing the patterns created.
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Three Times Black, inaugurated on July 25, 2022, is a public art installation by artist Silva Agostini, located in Tirana's Grand Park. Commissioned by Harabel Contemporary Art Center for Manifesta 14, the installation comprises three high metal bodies with triangular bases of varying sizes. These rotating steel objects invite passersby to engage and interact, creating an evolving art experience.
The shapes of the sculptures draw inspiration from urban architecture, with muted watercolors on the metal surfaces that blend with the park's landscape. The irregular interrelation of the bodies forms a volumetric complex, abstracted yet proportional to its surroundings. Visitors are encouraged to set the sculptures in motion, becoming active participants in the artwork.
Located on the southern shore of the Artificial Lake within the Grand Park, Three Times Black provides a cultural hub where locals and tourists gather. The surrounding area enhances the experience, offering picturesque streets and a vibrant atmosphere.
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