First held in 2006, <\/span>Sinopale \u2013 International Sinop Biennial<\/span> reaches an important milestone in its twenty-year history with its tenth edition, taking place from 2 September \u2013 15 November 2026. Having transformed Sinop into one of the important meeting points for contemporary art through local participation, its imece-based production model and collaborations with national and international artists, the biennial aims to carry this legacy into the future with its tenth edition. Since its inception, Sinopale has adopted a horizontal curatorial model in which different figures work together on an equal footing rather than appointing a single chief curator. The 10th edition is co-curated by <\/span>Deniz K\u0131rkal\u0131<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Mariam Natroshvili<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Marina Fokidis<\/span><\/strong> and the biennial\u2019s founder, <\/span>Melih G\u00f6rg\u00fcn<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n Sinopale 10 adopts a more inclusive and multi-centred approach as an alternative to the established structure of contemporary art, which is largely based on Europe-centred circulation networks. Bringing artists from different geographies, including Georgia, South Korea, Kazakhstan and Venezuela, into its programme alongside Europe, the participation of <\/span>Mariam Natroshvili<\/span> from Georgia as co-curator is also an important part of this approach. This choice reflects Sinopale\u2019s commitment to establishing new relationships between different geographies and diversifying the channels through which contemporary art circulates.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n Inspired by the words of a Sinop fisherman, the title \u201cOn Land We Reason, At Sea We Sense\u201d invites us to consider different ways of producing knowledge, making decisions and living together in today\u2019s world, marked by uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n Sinop\u2019s historical relationship with the sea forms one of the starting points of the biennial. In Sinop, known as one of the Black Sea\u2019s safe harbours, an approaching storm often reveals itself first through the behaviour of the sea and the fishermen. The boats beginning to seek shelter in the harbour are a sign of changing conditions. Drawing on this observation, Sinopale 10 draws attention to the importance of solidarity, collective production and local forms of knowledge in times of uncertainty. Placing the concept of imece at its centre, Sinopale 10 also invites audiences to reconsider who shapes artistic production and through which forms of knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n\n While the main exhibition of Sinopale 10 will be presented at the Sinop Military Casino Building<\/strong>, performances, film screenings, workshops and public events taking place throughout the biennial <\/span>alongside the exhibition will spread across different locations in the city, particularly the Hal Sinop Meeting Centre<\/strong>, Sinop Sabahattin Ali Cultural Centre<\/strong> and Sinop Chamber of Architects Building<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n As part of its parallel events, the biennial will also host an international collaboration project developed with the Austria-based <\/span>Klima Biennale Wien<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>Brunnenpassage<\/span><\/strong>, aiming to strengthen processes of artistic production and exchange based on public outcomes between Sinop and cultural institutions in Europe.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n The full programme of Sinopale 10, with all events free and open to everyone without registration, can be found on the biennial\u2019s social media channels.<\/p>\n\n Adina Mocanu, Aleksi Soselia, Ali Kazma, Angela Bonadies, Angelo Plessas, Anna Dziapshipa, Anuar Duisenbinov, Ayesha Hameed, Burak Kabaday\u0131, Collective MASI, Evrim Kavcar, Eylem Ert\u00fcrk, Ezgi Tok, Fisherwxmen, Giorgi Khasaia, \u0130pek \u0130pek\u00e7io\u011flu, Kadir Kayserilio\u011flu, Loop N Tale, Natalia Nebieridze, Paky Vlassopoulou, Paloma Proudfoot, Serkan Aka and Tanja Ostoji\u0107.<\/p>\n\n London-based curator and writer <\/span>Deniz K\u0131rkal\u0131<\/span><\/strong> is a co-founder of the research collective topsoil and the Garp Sessions summer residency programme. Focusing on collaboration and experimental pedagogies, K\u0131rkal\u0131 holds a PhD in Curatorial Practices from Goldsmiths.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\nWhat\u2019s On at Sinopale 10?<\/h3>\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\nExhibitions and Events Will Spread Across the City<\/h3>\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\nARTISTS PARTICIPATING IN SINOPALE 10<\/h3>\n\n
SINOPALE 10 CO-CURATORS<\/h3>\n\n