EXPO78

EXPO78 is a captivating and immersive sculpture that reimagines the concept of a forum through the lens of contemporary art. Utilizing old discarded library shelves, the sculpture forms a 340-degree structure - almost a full circle, almost closed - reminiscent of Plato's understanding of a forum as a space for discourse and the open exchange of ideas.

Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek agora, EXPO78 transforms the traditional notion of a public square into a dynamic environment where art becomes the focal point of interaction and dialogue. The choice of library shelves is deliberate: they carry the residue of accumulated knowledge, of ideas shelved and retrieved, of the continuous evolution of thought. Their repurposing invites viewers to explore the intersections between art, culture, and education - between what has been known and what remains to be said.

The name derives from house number 78, where the work is located, collapsing exposition and address into a single word. This juxtaposition of the mundane and the profound serves as a metaphor for the transformative capacity of art - its ability to elevate the ordinary into something that demands attention and reflection.

The 340-degree form is not accidental. A forum that closes entirely becomes a room. One that remains open - by just that margin - remains a proposition. EXPO78 sits in that gap, inviting visitors to become active participants in a collective space of exploration, reflection, and discovery. Not an audience. A gathering.

Year: 2022

Materials: Steel, discarded library shelving

Dimensions HxWxD: 250×1200×1200