Category: News
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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 supporting interdisciplinary arts since 2019. The conference facilitated valuable discussions on fundraising challenges and social impact measurement, emphasizing the importance of socially engaged practices within the global arts community.
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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. The Almanac also serves as an activity report for the residency operations. Thanks to Esin Hamamcı for the interview, which is available only in Turkish.
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Delal Eken’s “Beam” Navigates the Fragile Threshold Between Resistance and Light
Delal Eken is a painter and video installation artist exploring themes of waste, presence, and absence. Based in Istanbul, her solo exhibition “Beam,” running from June 12 to July 5, 2025, showcases her innovative use of materials to blur visibility and create layers of meaning. The curator, Deniz Özgültekin, emphasizes sensory engagement over didactic interpretation.
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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 a former student of hers, the conversation held personal significance. We shared insights on our respective journeys and efforts to enhance the field’s ability to demonstrate its value effectively.
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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 Gate 27’s activities through an impact-focused lens. Join us on April 21, Monday, from 6-7:30 PM on Zoom. The seminar will be in Turkish. For registration: apply@curatingcontemporaryart.org.
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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. We discussed the building’s history, its renovation by David Chipperfield, and our residency program. Eva also shared insights from her project during this enjoyable 20-minute episode.
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Climate Adaptation for Creatives
I am happy to share that I completed a long journey provided by British Council and Black Mountains College. For five months, creatives all round the world gathered and explored the potential or arts and culture to create a positive impact on climate emergency. I heavily benefited from the programme’s peer-led approach, which celebrated the…
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Eva Seiler talk at Gate 27
Gate 27’s current resident Eva Seiler is getting to the end of her residency period. Today we had her talk together with the moderator Nazlı Pektaş. Eva explores the dynamics of human relationships with domesticated creatures like silkworms and pigeons. Through her research, she examines transformation processes in silkworm farming, silk production, and lace-making. She…
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Interview is published on Art Unlimited vol. 86
Merve Akar Akgün, The Editor in Chief of Art Unlimited magazine, interviewed me for Art Unlimited magazine’s Mart-April 2025 issue. Merve has been interviewing prominent figures in Turkey’s arts and culture scene under the title of “Portrait.” I feel privileged and honored to be included among the valuable names interviewed from the start of this…
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Art Column interview is online
Art Column online magazine interviewed me together with Gate 27’s founder, Melisa Sabancı Tapan. It is our first time as Gate 27’s Founder and Gate 27’s Director gave an interview to a magazine and I thank Art Column very much to portray Gate 27 holistically. You can read the Turkish interview via this link.
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