Transparent Happiness opens at Helsinki's Amos Rex museum, transforming the museum's mounds into interactive spaces that encourage public engagement. The installation features functional areas such as a playground, basketball court, and pedestrian trail, appealing to diverse age groups. Inspired by Yinka Ilori's Nigerian heritage, the work evokes childhood memories of London playgrounds, allowing for collective storytelling and connection among visitors. This installation is the first in a series of public art commissions aimed at activating Lasipalatsi Square and revitalizing the urban environment with joyous, accessible art.
Yinka Ilori's installation, Transparent Happiness, transforms the museum's mounds into interactive spaces, bringing joy and communal spirit to Helsinki's urban common areas.
The installation emphasizes play and reflection, featuring functional spaces like a playground, basketball court, and skateboarding trail, inviting public interaction.
Inspired by his Nigerian heritage, Ilori's work prompts visitors to engage in collective storytelling, creating a nostalgic yet refreshing atmosphere in the urban landscape.
Transparent Happiness, the first annual public art commission at Amos Rex, contrasts sleek modernist architecture with vibrant, joyful installations that encourage connections.
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