Jaume Plensa’s Monumental Sculpture Juana is on Display at Tersane Istanbul

International artist Jaume Plensa’s seven-meter-tall cast-iron artwork, Juana, is on display at Tersane Istanbul from the end of August 2026 until February 2027.

An Art Encounter on the Historic Coast

Tersane Istanbul, which draws attention with its location on the Golden Horn coastline and its historic texture, presents internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa’s monumental-scale sculpture Juana to viewers.

Characteristics of the Juana Sculpture

Produced from cast iron and standing approximately seven meters tall, the artwork holds the distinction of being Plensa’s first work in an Istanbul public space.

Scope and Installation Schedule

While this-scale artwork by the artist is being exhibited in the city for the first time, the sculpture can be seen along the coastline from the end of August 2026 until February 2027.

Conceptual Framework and Relationship

Addressing the human figure on a monumental scale, the artist questions the relationship between body, space, and environment while focusing on the concepts of memory, identity, silence, and the shared human experience.

Space and Light Interaction

Positioned along the coastline, the sculpture interacts with the surrounding architectural landscape and changing light throughout the day, creating a new public encounter space.

Public Art Program

This exhibition has been realized as a new step in the venue's public art program, which aims to make contemporary art a part of daily life.