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The Silence Between Forms

Rüzgar Polat’s ongoing exhibition at Muse Contemporary Art Gallery, The Shape Between, is on view until August 15, 2026. I had the opportunity to see the works together with the artist, and the tour evoked new questions and ideas about the artworks and the concepts of void, transformation, and contemporary aesthetics. I couldn’t help but…

July 28, 2026
Beyond Anthropocentrism: Materiality, Biota, and Shared Agency

On February 19, 2026, Beyza Durhan reflected on her residency at Gate 27 through an engaging conversation about her artistic practice, focusing on collaboration with biomaterials and non-human entities. This dialogue revealed her process of sharing control in art, influenced by deep ecological principles and personal experiences with bees and nature.

May 27, 2026

Where to draw the line? Art as a Tool or Art as a Creative Process

Capitalism has commodified all aspects of life, including arts and culture, which are crucial for social change. While the market influences artistic value, a balance must be maintained to preserve authenticity and depth in artistic expression. The arts can drive meaningful change, yet risks exist in their commercialization.

August 6, 2025
Positioning Arts and Culture To Deliver Impact

The visual arts and cultural sector faces challenges in achieving financial sustainability while ensuring public access. Museums rely on diverse income streams, but smaller initiatives struggle with funding and scalability. Social impact reporting is increasing, highlighting the arts’ role in addressing societal issues. Collaboration with larger institutions and supportive policies are essential for growth and…

July 23, 2025

Art TV Interview: Reflecting on Gate 27’s Social Impact Journey

Gate 27 Founder Melisa Sabancı Tapan and Director Burak Mert Çiloğlugil speak with ARTtv about the publication of Gate 27’s first Social…
Gate 27’s First Social Impact Report Is At ACA’s 35th Conference

I presented the inaugural social impact report of Gate 27 at the ACA conference in Santa Fe, highlighting the program’s role in…
Interview for Gate 27’s 2024 Almanac

Esin Hamamcı from Gazete Oksijen interviewed me about Gate 27’s 2024 Almanac, highlighting its impact on residents and collaborators through included interviews.…
CAMMA Spring Conversations

On May 28th, I engaged in a significant discussion with Associate Professor Gökçe Dervişoğlu Okadan regarding social impact in cultural management. As…
Gate 27’s Impact Oriented Residency Program

I participated in the inaugural Contemporary Art and Curating program by Open Dialogue Istanbul and Akbank Sanat. As an alumna, I’m presenting…

Writer and cultural strategist documenting the ideas, conversations, and people shaping contemporary art and cultural policy in Turkiye and beyond.