At our 509th Art Meeting, we will visit the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Gunpowder Factory.

The first gunpowder factory in the Ottoman period in Istanbul began operating near the Güngörmez Tekke in Atmeydanı during the reign of Mehmed II. The Kağıthane Gunpowder Factory, which was built a few years later by Bayezid II to replace the Atmeydanı Gunpowder Factory, which was destroyed by an explosion in 1490, was renewed and strengthened during the reign of Kanuni and operated until 1648. The third gunpowder factory was the Okmeydanı Gunpowder Factory. Established in 1578, the facility continued production until 1596. The Şehremini Gunpowder Factory, which was built near the Şehremini Bazaar in the 1680s towards the end of the reign of Mehmed IV and destroyed by an explosion in 1698, was the fourth gunpowder factory in Istanbul.

Advances in the military field increased the need for gunpowder. As a result of the works that started in 1698, Bakırköy Gunpowder Mill was built in 1700 in the area known as İskender Çelebi Garden in place of Şehremini Gunpowder Mill. Known as Baruthane-i Âmire, Bakırköy Gunpowder Mill operated as the fifth and also the largest and most modern gunpowder mill in Istanbul. The 324-year-old complex, which was renovated during the reign of Selim III, was expanded with various additions such as the Hünkâr Köşkü and was connected to the Gunpowder Ministry, which was established in 1793. Bakırköy Gunpowder Mill, which was given to the order of the Tophane Marshal's Office after the Tanzimat period, was transferred to the Military Factories Administration during the Republican period. It was transferred to the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation in 1955. In 1957, Ataköy housing estates started to rise on the Gunpowder Mill land. Operated by Ataköy Touristic Facilities in 1972, Bakırköy Gunpowder Mill has 4 rectangular-plan structures, a guard tower, a fountain and the statue of III. The Sultan's Mansion, built by Selim in 1792 as a viewing and resting pavilion, has arrived.

The Ataköy Gunpowder Mill, which is among the most important examples of industrial heritage with its story dating back to the beginning of the 18th century, opened its doors to Istanbulites as a public living space today after the restoration and re-functioning works carried out by IMM Miras. Ece Sezgin from IMM will guide us while we tour the Gunpowder Mill.

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Tuesday, June 3

12:00-13:00

Address: Ataköy 2-5-6. Section, Bakırköy

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In our 508th Art Meeting, we visit the studio of artist Ahu Aydemir, who draws attention with her productions that bring together the disciplines of sculpture, painting and design.

Born in Istanbul in 1980, Aydemir graduated from the Sculpture Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2005. She worked in the workshops of Meriç Hızal and Rahmi Aksungur during her education. During her student years, she worked together with İsmet Doğan, who is known for his postmodern works in Turkish contemporary art.

The artist, who continues her artistic life in her studio in Istanbul, has taken part in many national and international exhibitions and symposiums with her works nourished by the discipline of sculpture. She did not limit her artistic practice only to exhibition areas, and also signed the showcase designs of international brands.

Aydemir, who has been receiving makeup artist training since 2010 and included this aspect in her art, has worked as an instructor in children's workshops of institutions such as İş Bankası Museum and Akbank. In 2019, her works were deemed worthy of being exhibited at Evin Art Gallery within the scope of the Nuri İyem Painting Awards.

Aydemir, who was selected to represent Turkey in the “Colorful Skills / Visual Arts Exchange” program held in France in 2023, also took part in an international exhibition held at the Weststation Gallery in Denmark with his works. In 2024, he participated in the “Blind Spot” exhibition held at the artSümer Gallery in Istanbul with his ‘Animal Kingdom’ series. In this meeting, we will have the opportunity to get to know the artist’s studio closely, listen to his production processes and discover his multidisciplinary approach.

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Tuesday, May 27

12:00-13:00

Address: Cumhuriyet Mahallesi Kazım Orbay Caddesi No:20/6 Bomonti/Şişli

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In our 507th Art Meeting, we visit Serhat Kiraz, one of the important names of conceptual art.

Born in Istanbul in 1954, Serhat Kiraz graduated from the Department of Advanced Painting at the State Academy of Fine Arts in 1979. He made a remarkable start in the international arena at a young age by participating in the Balkan Countries Plastic Arts Exhibition in 1977, an exhibition in Stuttgart in 1979 and the XI. Paris Biennial in 1980. From his first works with the Art Definition Society, which he founded in 1977-1978, to the present day, he has approached the work of art not only as an object of perception but also as an object of philosophy.

The artist argues that cultures, no matter how complex and multi-layered, are born from the human mind and imagination and therefore should be evaluated with a holistic approach. In line with this philosophical perspective, he combines painting, drawing, photography and light sources in a geometric, measured and intellectual structure. In his installations, he expects a multidimensional, perceptual and conceptual participation from the viewer; he creates an original narrative language with his sensitivity to space and his care in material selection.

The artist's production process is independent of a fixed studio order. In his own words, "I do not produce and exhibit things; I design and produce according to space. Therefore, I talk about two different situations: making an exhibition and exhibiting. The place I am is my studio." He defines art production as a temporary and transformable process directly related to space.

We are meeting at Maçka Art Gallery to listen to this unique relationship Serhat Kiraz established with space and his current productions directly narrated by the artist.

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Tuesday, May 20

12:00-13:00

Address: Macka Art Gallery, Harbiye, Mim Kemal Oke Street 31/A, Sisli

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506.We are visiting the artist Lebriz Rona at our Art Meeting.

Lebriz Rona is an artist and academic. After graduating from Mimar Sinan University Stage Decor and Costume department with first place, she worked in the field of decor design for television for a short time. he started his academic career as a research assistant at Mimar Sinan University in 1996. In the same years, he started producing children's book illustrations; the books he illustrated were published by publishing houses such as Blue Cloud, Yapı Kredi Doğan Bro Library, Özyürek and the Children's Foundation.

he completed his master's degree in 2001 and his proficiency in art study in 2007 at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Painting program. In his academic career, he has focused on the concept of space and the factors surrounding it; he teaches courses in this direction. he received the title of associate professor in 2012 and professor in 2018. Currently, he is working as a faculty member at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University; he continues his artistic and academic production Decently.

In addition to the many group exhibitions he has participated in, Are there any Space Intervention (2008), Instant Space (2009), Moved House (2011), Preliminary Studies (2018) and Balcony? he realized his solo exhibitions titled (2019). She has participated in international exhibitions at Boris Georgiev Varna City Gallery in Bulgaria (2017), Apodec Gallery in Greece (2017) and Block 33 in Greece (2016), 21er Haus in Austria (2017), MOM Art Space in Germany (2016), Werseburg Museum (2015), De Kijkdoos Project Space in the Netherlands (2016) and DEPO in Istanbul (2015).

Shaping her artistic production around the concept of space, Lebriz Rona cares not only about the intellectual side of space in her works, but also about the placement of her works in space and the relationships established with the audience; thus, she reveals a deep dialogue established with space.

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Tuesday May 13th

12:00-13:00

Address: Erenköy Neighborhood Country Street Dilek Apartment Building No:25 D:3 Kadıköy

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505.We are visiting the artist Ezgi Sandıkçı at our Art Meeting.

Ezgi Sandıkçı was born in Bursa in 1979. he graduated from the Sculpture Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2004. He completed his master's degree at the same university in 2007 and completed the proficiency in art program in 2016. the artist, who started working as a lecturer at the Sculpture Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2010, is still continuing his studies at the same institution.

The artist works with materials such as mud and wood in his productions; he makes his works made of mud permanent with bronze or composite materials later. Arkıkçı, who usually works with abstract forms, sometimes adopts figurative approaches depending on the subject. In addition to the formal fictions inspired by the forms in nature, he also performs production on certain themes.

Among the international events in which the artist participated in many exhibitions and symposiums at home and abroad are the Luci Dec Ombre Del Legno Wooden Sculpture Symposium and Exhibition (Trento / Italy), the Free and 90 group exhibition (Berlin / Germany) and the Beyond the Time group exhibition (Dar Es Salaam /Tanzania).

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Tuesday May 6th

12:00-13:00

Address: Hasanpaşa Neighborhood Ahmet Rasim Street Ekinciler Business Inn No:21A Shop No:3 Kadıköy

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504.Kami mengunjungi Pabrik Beykoz Kundura yang bersejarah dalam Pertemuan You kami.

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sejak 1980-an, pabrik mulai mengalami kerugian. pada tahun 1999, produksi berhenti total. facilitas yang diprivatisasi pada tahun 2003 ini telah memperoleh identitas baru sebagai dataran tinggi film dan pusat seni dengan nama Beykoz Kundura sejak tahun 2005. Dengan proyek Memori Kundura yang diluncurkan pada tahun 2015, bangunan bersejarah dibuka untuk ajara budaya.

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Saat ini, Beykoz Kundura terus hidup sebagai tempat asli di mana warisan industri dan you bertemu. Kami mengunjungi pabrik dengan pemandu. 

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Selasa April 29th

12:00-13:00

City: Yalikoy, Su

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