Project
Mechanical Monument to Isaac Newton
Category
Best Art in Outdoor Public Space
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The primary goal of the project was to create an interactive monument near a new school, designed to captivate the interest of children and teenagers. This was achieved by incorporating a lifting mechanism into the 4.5-meter-tall statue, allowing even a five-year-old child to raise the figure of Isaac Newton half a meter into the air. The monument aims to demonstrate the younger generation that physics is not just a school subject, but a captivating science.
Since its unveiling, children have been particularly drawn to the monument, eagerly raising the scientist’s figure skyward. This is a rare and special example of a monument that invites interaction, encouraging people to touch and engage with it.
The materials used include polymer marble, granite, and stainless steel.
Location
Bugry, Leningrad region, Russia
Project implementation year
2023
Project website
Extra visual materials (photos, videos etc.)
https://disk.yandex.ru/i/qrVK8L0L0Kzrsw
Applicant
Vladislav Mukhanov
Authors of the project
Vladislav Mukhanov, Mikhail Savinykh, Ivan Zubarev
Project status
Implemented
