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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
INNOCIDE at Rast Gallery: A Quiet Dialogue in Layers

The Rast Gallery’s exhibition, INNOCIDE, features the collaborative works of Nathalie Rey and Mesut İkinci, exploring themes of microviolence and memory. Curated by Begüm Güney, the exhibition prompts reflections on the fragile human body through diverse media, including painting and installations. The title “Innocide” signifies the connection between innocence and everyday violence, encapsulating the emotional…

November 12, 2025

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

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…
Ece Sükan is at Gate 27

In the 38th episode of Ece Sükan ile 3S on CNBC-e, the host interviewed me and resident Eva Seiler at Gate 27.…

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