Three Times Black: An Interactive Art Installation in Tirana's Grand Park
Engage with contemporary art in Tirana's Grand Park: an interactive sculpture installation that blends art, nature, and urban inspiration.
Three Times Black, created by Silva Agostini, is a captivating art installation nestled within Tirana's Grand Park. Inaugurated in 2022 as part of the Manifesta 14 Western Balkans Project, this installation features three high metal bodies with triangular bases, each varying in size. Inspired by urban architecture, the sculptures' muted watercolors blend with the park's landscape. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the movable sculptures, setting them in motion around their axes. As the sculptures spin, humidity and temperature changes create unique pictorial patterns on their surfaces. Over time, the installation merges with its natural surroundings, embodying the intersection of art and nature in the heart of the city. While some reports indicate the installation has suffered damage and a lack of ongoing care, its original intent remains: to offer an engaging and thought-provoking experience for all who encounter it.
Local tips
- The sculptures are designed to be interactive, so don't hesitate to set them in motion and observe the changing patterns.
- Visit at different times of day to see how the changing light and humidity affect the appearance of the sculptures.
- Combine your visit with a stroll around the Grand Park of Tirana, enjoying the lake and other attractions.
A brief summary to Three Times Black
- 8R8H+27J, Tirana, AL
Getting There
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Walking
From the center of Tirana, walk towards the National Art Gallery. Continue past the gallery 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 of the lake.
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Public Transport
Take bus line 2 from Skanderbeg Square 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 approximately 40 Lek.
