TaşAnkara, Granite sculpture in Cumhuriyet, Çankaya, Turkey.
TaşAnkara is a granite sculpture located in the Cumhuriyet district of Ankara, featuring bold geometric shapes with varied surface textures created through different carving techniques. The work commands attention in the urban landscape through its scale and the interplay of rough and smooth stone surfaces.
Created in 1992 by Danish artist Jørgen Haugen Sørensen, the sculpture emerged from a period of artistic exchange between Denmark and Turkey. This era introduced international artistic voices to Ankara's public spaces.
The sculpture represents the intersection of Nordic artistic traditions with Turkish public spaces, contributing to the modern cultural identity of Ankara.
The sculpture is accessible year-round in the Cumhuriyet neighborhood and sits in an area well-served by public transportation options. It is best viewed during daylight hours to fully appreciate the surface details and how light plays across the stone.
The artist deliberately chose granite for its deeper meaning, attributing sacred properties to the hard stone material. This intentional material selection shaped the entire work and its spiritual dimension.
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