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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

Caragealiana Allows Audiences to Experience the Culture and Legacy of Romania

The personficiation of a spirit and nation

Known as “Caruta cu paiate” or Caragealiana, a 16-piece sculpture resides outside of the Bucharest National Theater in Romania. Loosely translated as the “Harlequin Cart,” the piece is equal parts legacy and experience, allowing audiences to understand and engage with multiple elements that define the culture and history of the region and nation. Representing the […]

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The Alphabet of Gulhane Allows Audiences to Experience the History of Turkey

Celebrating the Alphabet Reform

Gülhane Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, is home to numerous monuments, but the installation of Gülhane’s Alphabet has created a distinct landmark within it to newly connect with residents and visitors. Celebrating the history and culture of the nation in a way that enables audiences to experience each, Gülhane’s Alphabet highlights what it can look like […]

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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Seoul, South Korea

The statue of Wolnam Lee Sang-Jae, Hwangudan (Altar) and more

The slogan “Seoul, My Soul” is one you’ll see all across the capital city of South Korea. That phrase captures the essence of the history and culture that the city of Seoul celebrates in various ways, many of which are bolstered by monuments like the Sungnyemun and Gwanghwamun Square. Howeverm the engagement that’s been enabled […]

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Gwanghwamun Square Embraces the Legacy of Korean History

A Symbol of Democracy and Harmony

Once the central point of the city of Seoul in South Korea, Gwanghwamun Square is one of the most popular landmarks in city. Featuring notable monuments and a direct line to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the space cultivates activity and engagement with residents and visitors on account of numerous features, providing the city and community with an […]

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The Legacy of the Sungnyemun Gate Enables it to Become the Top National Treasure of South Korea

“The Gate of Exalted Ceremonies”

One of the original four main gates built around the city of Seoul in the 14th century, the Sungnyemun Gate has been identified as the number one national treasure of South Korea. This legacy is the result of an unrivaled history but also highlights what it can mean for a piece of infrastructure to become […]

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The Molly Malone Statue Personifies an Identity for Dublin

Celebrating the “Tart with the Cart”

What has become a famous Irish folk song is known as both “Cockles and Mussels” or “In Dublin’s Fair City,” but it is most commonly referred to as “Molly Malone.” This song has become the unofficial anthem of Dublin in Ireland and drove the creation of the Molly Malone Statue, which celebrates a semi-historical and […]

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The John Bailey Statue Enables a Vision of a Colorado Community

Defining the Spot of the Modern Dillon Community

John Bailey was the Mayor of a small town in Colorado during a time when the region was dealing with major upheavals. His dedication to ensuring the community would survive and thrive amidst these changes compelled the creation of the John Bailey Statute that connections audiences to the past and future of the entire region. […]

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