Azade Köker at the collection exhibition of Istanbul Modern Floating Islands (25/10/2023)
Floating Islands, Istanbul Modern’s 9th collection exhibition, presents a chronological selection from the museum collection that traces the development and transformation of the art scene in Turkey after 1945. Touching on different subjects and approaches, from figurative paintings to installations and videos, the selection reveals interactions between artists. While shedding light on the popular tendencies of the time, each work also informs viewers about the specific style of the artist. Floating Islands pays homage to artists’ extraordinary imagination and spheres of influence. It indicates their attachment to a specific place while also emphasizing the impact of their thought and production beyond borders and geographies.
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Image: Azade Köker, The Landscape of Silence, 2010, mixed media on canvas, 174 x 548 cm