Tag: Article
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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.
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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…
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Impact Investment or Investment Bringing Impact
The event “Regenerative Capital: Impact and Future Meeting” highlighted the importance of arts and culture in social impact and its role in regenerative economic models. It emphasized the necessity of measuring social value and ESG efforts, while acknowledging the gap between environmental focus and social impact, implying a need for integration between these areas.
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Exploring Nature and Technology in Esin Aykanat Avcı’s Art
Esin Aykanat Avcı’s exhibition, “Prospect of Life,” explores the connections between nature, technology, and humanity through artistic representations of leaves. By questioning the role of artists amid societal dysfunction, she combines art and science to reflect on the balance of life and mechanism, inviting contemplation on contemporary existence and revitalization.
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Self-Secluding Earth: Tracing Bioart Through Heidegger’s Notion of Place
Damla Yalçın’s exhibition, running from March 11-28, 2025, explores bioart by merging textile traditions and living materials like SCOBY. Influenced by Heidegger’s notions of place, her installations invite viewers to engage with the dynamic relationship between human experience and environment, redefining connections to materiality and life.
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Unveiling Intimacy: Silva Bingaz’s Opus 3c at Öktem Aykut Gallery
The author unexpectedly encounters Doğa, co-founder of Öktem Aykut Gallery, who invites them to an exhibition opening. Despite initial plans for solitude, they attend and explore Silva Bingaz’s Opus 3c, featuring powerful images exploring human instincts, femininity, and masculinity. The exhibit runs until March 22, 2025, offering a rare opportunity.
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Shadow and Lines: A Journey to the History of Elhamra
September 26, 2024 Shadow is not just a dark stain falling behind an object facing a solid light. It usually whispers the object’s story, making us contemplate its different existence possibilities. Its subtle margins invite viewers to pass through the gates of reality into the unknown realms. Interdisciplinary artist Bilal Yılmaz, a dedicated explorer of…
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Exploring the Depths: A Day with Passepartout Duo and Nazlı Pektaş at Gate 27 Ayvalık
August 29, 2024 Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting independent curator, academician, and columnist Nazlı Pektaş at Gate 27 Ayvalık, alongside our current residents, Passepartout Duo. The duo, composed of pianist Nicoletta Favari and percussionist Christopher Salvito, shared their innovative artistic practice, which focuses on sound as a medium of expression, with Nazlı. It…
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Preserving Heritage Amid Crisis: Reflecting on the Balance Between Humanitarian Aid and Cultural Continuity Post-Earthquake
April 1, 2023 Artdog’s 15th issue for March-April 2023 included a special feature on preserving cultural heritage following the devastating earthquakes we experienced on February 6th. Although I wasn’t asked to contribute, the nature of the questions prompted me to reflect on what my responses might be. I decided to add my thoughts alongside the…
