Istanbul, Traversee

Its geographical location, its rampant urban development and its complex socio-political fabric make Istanbul an ideal backdrop for many artists, not only Turkish and Istanbul artists, but also artists from the diaspora or artists from abroad who have come to Istanbul as artists in residence. Through the selected works and the varied backgrounds of the artists, this publication attempts to show how city-dwellers face their reality and their history, and how, depending on their cultural, social and political background, they show their resistance to it and participation in it. In recent years, the number of artistic projects has increased, inviting dialogue and historical introspection. These artists accompany the movement of contemporary history. The publication will trace these developments. This work includes texts and projects by: Hussein Chalayan, Kutlug Ataman, Erik Gongrich, Martine Aubry, Mikdat Kadoglu, Pelin Dervis, Christine Buci-Glucksmann, Cengiz Aktar, Korhan Gumus, Jacques Perot, Caroline Naphegy, Bernd Nicolai, Minna L. Henriksson and Huseyin Alptekin.