212 Photography Istanbul is as soon as again preparing to host the culture and art audience with its contents, including various disciplines and its program covering Istanbul. The fifth edition of the festival will be hung on Oct. 6-16.
A poster of 212 Photography Istanbul.
The city celebration, which offers an interdisciplinary discussion environment through the art of photography, is organized with the contributions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourist and the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Advancement Firm. Setting out to produce a sustainable custom of art and culture, 212 Photography Istanbul also includes the city as a stakeholder in partnership with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Culture Department and its cultural business Kültür A.Ş.
In its 5th year, the festival includes various disciplines such as publishing, dance, music, gastronomy, along with exhibitions, workshops, talks, panels, film screenings and portfolio reviews in its lineup. Uniting more than 500 works by more than 50 artists in almost 15 venues with art fans, the occasion will likewise present works of various art kinds like new media, video art, sculpture in addition to photography.
The main venues of the 5th 212 Photography Istanbul will be Akaretler Sıraevler (row homes), among the most important culture and art destinations of Istanbul thanks to its dynamic structure and historical texture, and Yapı Kredi bomontiada. But the event continues to consist of different points of the city in the celebration, with its occasions covering both sides of Istanbul. For that reason, it will fulfill lovers with varied events in numerous other places, consisting of Tophane-i Amire Culture and Art Center, Saint Benoit Church, Kale Design and Art Center, Taksim Art, Institut Français, Yeldeğirmeni Sanat, ALAN Kadıköy, Evin Art Gallery, ArtOn, Kalyon Culture and Koli Art Area. In addition, the festival will spread to the public area with exhibitions to be held in the squares.
” Nomad” by Bachir Moukarzel.
Exhibits in the works
In 212 Photography Istanbul, a wide variety of thematic exhibitions in addition to exhibits by artists such as Erik Kessels, Aimee Hoving, Kata Geibl, Joseph-Philippe Bevillard, Christto & & Andrew, Felix R. Cid, Tina Signesdottir Hult, Emma Summerton and Lorenzo Vitturi choice will be gotten ready for Istanbulites. An exhibition entitled “Our Dearest Pals, Animals,” which has a strong visual collection including pictures of family pets, will feature the works of leading names from the world of photography. In this exhibition, it will be possible to see iconic photos taken by William Wegman, Walter Chandoha, Martin Parr, Hellen van Meene, Tim Flach, Martin Usborne and Süleyman Kaçar.
With the “Lost Landscapes” exhibit, which uses a bird’s eye view of the earth, the environment crisis and ecological problems will be gone over with a various method through drone photos. “Floral Dreams,” on the other hand, will be an impressive exhibit that brings together artists from photography, video and sculpture disciplines around the style of nature and flowers. In this exhibit, the works of Summerton, as well as pieces by Jennifer Steinkamp and Yunus Karma from Borusan Contemporary Art Collection, will be on display screen.
An image by Emma Summerton.
Visitors will also handle a nostalgic journey in Istanbul with the “Once Upon a Time in Istanbul” exhibit, which showcases Faik Şenol’s photographs that are kept in the archive of IBB. A different curation produced by record collectors Murat Abbas, Kanat Atkaya and Burak Sülünbaz from their own collections, based upon record pictures, can be seen in the “Pictures of Record Covers” exhibit. Besides, “skateboarding,” which is a fundamental part of street culture all over the world, will be another thematic exhibit of the festival this year.
Movies, talks and more
212 Photography Istanbul, which has actually made considerable contributions to the cultural and artistic map of Istanbul through different cooperations, is presenting an unique movie selection for the festival this year with MUBI Turkey. In addition, the films picked in cooperation with Institut Français Turkey will be physically evaluated at movie theaters for those who do not quit on theater.
As every year, artist talks and conferences that combine architecture and photography under the sponsorship of JOTUN will consult with 212 Photography Istanbul followers. By including architecture in its program, the celebration will organize workshops that will accompany tours in different points of Istanbul. Also, workshops for those who want to experience darkroom printing and believe in the magic of ageless methods will also be consisted of in the celebration.
The interviews, which will occur under the title of “conferences” specifically for this year’s program, will be held with famous figures that will come together within the scope of photography books or publications concentrated on photography.
A photo by Christto & & Andrew.
The surprise of 212 Photography Istanbul will be the addition of the discipline of gastronomy this year. Concentrating on the role of photography in shaping and revealing the visual world of gastronomy, the celebration discuss the relationship in between gastronomy and photography with tastings and brings both worlds together in this location, which will be enhanced with various workshops.
Applications on
The due date for applications for the International 212 International Photography Contest, in which popular and pioneering names are on the jury every year, is Sept. 16, 2022. Intending to diversify the dialogue around photography, the contest is open to the participation of amateur and expert photographers of any ages.
An image by Joseph-Philippe Bevillard.
The winner of the competition will rewarded with 5000 euros ($ 5115). 212 Photography Istanbul, the most comprehensive international photography celebration held in Turkey, traces the various voices and social, cultural and artistic phenomena by being independent of geography and prejudices through its competition that is open to global involvement.
All details about 212 Photography Istanbul can be found at www.212photographyistanbul.com and the celebration’s social networks accounts.
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