A new art installation has been unveiled in the entrance hall of a London skyscraper.
The sculpture, called 'Glassed in Dreams,' was created by Buckinghamshire-based curator Vassiliki Tzanakou and conceptual artist Gabriele Beveridge.
It was selected as the winning commission for the Of Being Numerous open call, which sought proposals inspired by George Oppen’s poem about urban life.
The installation, which is free to view, will remain on display at 100 Bishopsgate until February 2026.
It features three large-scale sculptural works: Nest (II), Bodies (I, II, III), and Cords (VI, VII, VIII, IX).
These pieces interact with the building’s glass and steel atrium, blurring the lines between interior and exterior space.
Ms Tzanakou said: "This commission was an opportunity to activate a space not typically associated with contemporary sculpture.
"Through this installation, we hope to create a moment of pause and beauty, encouraging people to reflect on the relationship between urban life, materiality, and human experience."
The installation was presented by Brookfield Properties and The Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA).
It was chosen from more than 40 international entries.
Ms Tzanakou's success in securing this high-profile commission highlights her growing influence in contemporary curation.
Her experience as an art historian and independent curator has been instrumental in directing Beveridge’s sculptural vision.
Beveridge’s work is rooted in material exploration, particularly the interplay of glass and steel.
She said: "I am drawn to the materiality of glass; it has been my obsession for 15 years.
"The continuous flow of people at 100 Bishopsgate creates a psychological charge that I find compelling.
"Working in such a space is vastly different from a traditional white cube setting and offers an exciting challenge."
The initiative is part of a broader effort by Brookfield Properties and AWITA to support and increase visibility for female sculptors and curators.
In London, only 13 per cent of public sculptures are attributed to women.
The Of Being Numerous open call and its resulting exhibitions aim to address this imbalance, fostering greater inclusivity within the public art landscape.
Ms Tzanakou’s presence on this platform not only reinforces her reputation as a leading curator but also brings Buckinghamshire’s thriving artistic community into the national spotlight.
Her work continues to challenge perceptions of art in public spaces, forging connections between architecture, materiality, and poetic interpretation.
For those eager to experience a moment of artistic contemplation within London’s bustling financial district, Glassed in Dreams at 100 Bishopsgate stands as a testament to the power of female creative talent and the evolving role of contemporary sculpture in urban environments.
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