Sculptural configuration of the surroundings of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Helexpo

From the early works of Filolaos Tloupas, his interest in utilizing sculpture to enhance the aesthetics and quality of life for people in urban environments is evident. The combination of processed concrete with thin strips of stainless steel and pebbles provided him with the opportunity to create monumental sculptures for public spaces, such as the work in the courtyard of the MOMus Museum of Contemporary Art. In 1998, when the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art decided to shape the surroundings of the Museum, the Ministry of Regional Planning, Building and Urban Development commissioned the project to Filolaos Tloupas. He created a composition consisting of several sculptural temples, as well as a stepped semi-circle, intended to function as a small amphitheatre and reminiscent of a small resting park. The overall layout realized by the artist considered and was is in perfect harmony with the broader architectural project as on the one hand he keeps the use of the space but also visually imitates the natural environment with steel and stone materials, achieving harmony, balance and serenity.