Tag: Contemporary Art in Istanbul
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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.
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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…
