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Set during the aftermath of WWII in Japan, famous author Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel invites the reader into the story of a talented painter Masuji Ono. Although the artist decides to retire and live a life of tranquility, his memories of past do not leave him alone. In time he realizes that the destructive nature of […]
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In his book, the prominent curator and author Jens Hoffmann compiles 50 innovative exhibitions of the last 20 years that have a curatorial significance. Amongst exhibitions that changed the direction of contemporary art, we find a diverse group of shows whose topics range from globalism to public art, from architecture to theater. The compilation showcasing […]
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“What could be more simple and more complex, more obvious and more profound than a portrait.” Charles Baudelaire Works of Selçuk Fergökçe are not merely portraits. The faces in his paintings are also mirrors, venues and landscapes. With them he puts forward a critical point of view.
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Founders of Turkey’s first boutique art hotel Case Dell’ Arte, Ahu Büyükkuşoğlu Serter has developed the art collection that her parents started and brought it to this day. Aside from her engagement in art, Büyükkuşoğlu is also known with her success and entrepreneurship in the business world. We have asked her about her art collection, […]
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Recently, there is an increasing interest in new and emerging artists, both locally and internationally. Many contests, exhibitions, fair and awards are being organized for discovering and supporting new talents. We had a conversation with the renowned curator and academician Marcus Graf on how he discovers new artists, the importance of emerging artists both for […]
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Aylin Seçkin, a docent who gives lectures on the Economy of Art and Culture in the Department of Economics at Bilgi University, is one of the few academicians in Turkey that researches about art market. Having taken an active role in the previous Contemporary Istanbul Dialogues, the art market guru Seçkin is currently working on […]
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“Art collecting is an incurable disease.” Simon de Pury Although some think it is an incurable addiction, collecting is a very pleasant occupation and a quest that can add unimaginable value to your life. In the list below we present an overview of the notion of collecting.