Özlem Günyol & Mustafa Kunt Bring Monument Instructions to Frieze Sculpture 2026
At Frieze Sculpture 2026, Dirimart showcases "Possibilities for a Sculpture" (2026), created by Frankfurt artists Özlem Günyol and Mustafa Kunt, under the curation of Fatoş Üstek. This installation, located in The Regent's Park, London, is open from 16 September to 1 November 2026. Günyol and Kunt reinterpret three London monuments by substituting their figures with written descriptions on concrete at ground level, allowing visitors to act as temporary stand-ins. This interaction transforms the piece into a fusion of sculpture, performance, and engagement. The artists question the established hierarchy of public sculpture, presenting it as a vibrant social phenomenon. Dirimart, established in 2002 by Hazer Özil, marks its 24th anniversary in 2026 and features a diverse range of artists.
Key facts
- Possibilities for a Sculpture (2026) by Özlem Günyol and Mustafa Kunt is presented by Dirimart at Frieze Sculpture 2026.
- Frieze Sculpture 2026 is curated by Fatoş Üstek.
- The work is installed across multiple sites in The Regent's Park, London.
- It runs from 16 September to 1 November 2026.
- The artists remove sculpted figures from three London monuments and replace them with written descriptions of their poses.
- Instructions are inscribed on concrete surfaces at ground level, scaled to each monument's pedestal.
- Visitors become temporary stand-ins for the missing figures by stepping on the surfaces and following or interpreting the text.
- Dirimart was founded in 2002 by Hazer Özil and celebrates its 24th year in 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Özlem Günyol
- Mustafa Kunt
- Fatoş Üstek
- Hazer Özil
- Ayşe Erkmen
- İnci Eviner
- Canan Tolon
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Sarah Morris
- Anselm Reyle
- Jorinde Voigt
- Tomokazu Matsuyama
- Karin Kneffel
- Çiğdem Aky
- Çağla Ulusoy
- Berke Yazıcıoğlu
- Ebru Duruman
- Mel Castro Duarte
Institutions
- Dirimart
- Frieze Sculpture
- RES Publications
Locations
- Frankfurt
- Germany
- London
- United Kingdom
- The Regent's Park
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- Dolapdere
- Pera
- Mayfair