Eda Çekil was born in Izmir in 1985.
Çekil's works, often inspired by her personal history, combine photography and video with diverse materials around a gender axis. In her 2021 Family Album exhibition, the artist traced women's stories in photographs that reproduced the myth of the sacred family, which functions as a tool of power. In her 2023 Care Map exhibition, she brought the concept of care, which expresses a comprehensive sensitivity, into discussion through the responsibilities and commitments attributed to women. Her latest exhibition, A Bed of Her Own, held in April 2025, upends intimate and personal definitions and reconsiders the bed as a space of resistance.

Eda Çekil’s works, which have participated in group exhibitions including Past, Bakma, Mevzu Derin at Odunpazarı Modern Museum, have entered distinguished personal and institutional collections including OMM and B3 Evi. The artist has had the opportunity to present her practice in different contexts through her exhibitions both at home and abroad in various countries such as Austria. Çekil lives in Istanbul and continues her academic work as a faculty member.

Since she does not have a studio, you will meet with Eda Çekil at BüroSarıgedik, where we will examine her works together and chat about her production process.

*Our art meetings are free for our members, 500 TL for guests, and 250 TL for children under 12. We kindly request that your guests deposit a donation into our association account before the trip.

Tuesday, August 12
12.00-13.00

Address: Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Murat Apartmanı No:2, Beyoğlu

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518. We are visiting the workshop of artist Desen Halıçınarlı at the Art Gathering. 

Desen Halıçınarlı was born in İzmir in 1983 and graduated from İzmir I.S. He graduated from the Fine Arts High School. In 2006, he graduated from the Painting Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University with honors. During his education, he received training in engraving and fresco application workshops. In the same year, he was accepted to MSGSU Painting Master's program and graduated with his thesis titled “The Use of Urban Image in Painting Art” in 2009.

between 2011-2022, he taught metal-linoleum printing at the Engraving Workshop of the Department of Fine Arts of Istanbul Technical University and Basic Design at the Faculty of Architecture Dec. Participating in many national and international exhibitions, the artist's works are included in various private collections. In 2022, he was selected for the UNDP's open call mural project in Denmark, themed as the 13th sustainable development goal "Climate Crisis". He personally applied the work in Timring, Jutland and it began to be exhibited for 5 years.

5 Ağustos Salı

12.00-13.00

Adres: Nakil Sokak No: 23B Kadıköy

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517. We are visiting the exhibition of Ömer Uluç (1931-2010) at Istanbul Modern during the Art Meeting. 

Born in 1931, Ömer Uluç graduated from Robert College in 1953 and then studied engineering and painting in the USA.orn in 1931, Ömer Uluç graduated from Robert College in 1953 and then studied engineering and painting in the USA. the artist, who is part of the group called “Tavanarasi Painters”, founded in 1951 under the leadership of Nuri Iyem, lived Decently in Paris and London in 1965, in the USA and Mexico Decently in 1972-1973, in Nigeria between 1974-1977 and between Paris and Istanbul from 1982 until his death in 2010. Uluç, who has created a living creatures album consisting of people, animals and unnatural beings with a sharp sense of irony and humor due to his living in various geographies and his travels, is one of the artists who keeps the spirit of exploration and research of modern art constantly fresh.Uluç, who has created a living creatures album consisting of people, animals and unnatural beings with a sharp sense of irony and humor due to his living in various geographies and his travels, is one oluç, who has created a living creatures album consisting of people, animals and unnatural beings with a sharp sense of irony and humor due to his living in various geographies and his travels, is one of the artists who keeps the spirit of exploration and research of modern art constantly fresh.

“Ömer Uluç: Beyond the Horizon Line” examines the complex relationship between humanity and the universe and presents over 300 works by the artist who went beyond the traditional boundaries of his time. Inviting visitors to an experience beyond time and space, the exhibition invites them to explore the creative world of Uluç.  

The exhibition, which brings together the different forms of expression prominent in the artist's practice under various themes, Deconstructs a comprehensive selection spanning from the 1960s to 2010.The exhibition, which brings together the different forms of expression prominent in the artist's practice under various themes, Deconstructs a comprehensive selection spanning from the 1960s to 2010.

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Tuesday July 29th 12.00-13.00 Address: Kılıçali Paşa, Tophane Iskele Caddesi No:1/1, Beyoğlu https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZuDPRzb2HPuWir3Y7?g_st=ipc

At our 516th Art Meeting, we visit the studio of sculptor Eda Taşlı.

Born in Istanbul in 1978, Eda Taşlı graduated from the Kündekari Wood Art Workshop at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Choosing wood as a communication medium in her sculptural practice, the artist presents the viewer with a theatrical universe through her sculptures starring fairytale-like characters. While each character carries a different story, they all exist within the same universe, just like the world we live in.

The theme of "quest" is prominent in the artist's work. Her characters are figures who pursue unattainable ideals within us and who, in this pursuit, become the very journey itself. These four-fingered, naive yet bewildered figures represent unreality and an inner world filled with hope. No matter how strange they may appear, they never lose hope.

Eda Taşlı's work began with significant achievements such as the MSGSÜ TÜYAP Sculpture Exhibition (2007), the "İpek Ahmet Merey" Art Award (2008), and first place in the Leonardini Wooden Toy Competition (2008). In 2016, she held her first solo exhibition, "Shall We Go?", and in 2020, she attracted attention with her "Wooden Pilot Sculpture" project, which was included in the Istanbul Airport Collection.

In 2023, her works were exhibited in the "Eighth Color: Woman and Trace" exhibition at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), and also at the NordArt International Fair in Germany as part of the 2023 Turkey: Focus Country program. That same year, she also attracted international attention with her "İsyankar/Rebel Series" collection.

The artist continues to produce in her studio in Kadıköy, Istanbul, and participates in numerous international fairs, including Aqua Art Miami, Art Basel, and Contemporary Istanbul.

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Tuesday, July 22

12:00-13:00

Address: Ali Ferruh Sokak 15/A Hasanpaşa/Kadıköy

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We are visiting artist Mustafa Duymaz at our 514th Art Meeting.

Born in Van in 1972, Mustafa Duymaz graduated from Gazi University Fine Arts Education Painting Department in 1999 and completed his postgraduate education at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the same university. Drawing attention with his productions in different disciplines with his critical (sociology, psychology, cultural, socioeconomic, ecological) approach he developed on constructions and structures based on the transformation of cities, the artist mainly uses concrete gray and artificial bright colors of construction machines in his paintings. With this unique language, he presents a strong and impressive visual narrative about today's urban life.

Duymaz, who is actively involved in the art scene, is one of the founders of Yaygara Contemporary Art Initiative. He received awards from the Gazi University Painting Competition in 1999, the Nuri İyem Painting Competition in 2008, and the 33rd DYO Painting Competition in 2009; In 2017, he was selected as the “Artist of the Year Worth Praising” by the Art Institution.

The artist, who participated in mixed events abroad in France, Germany and Moldova, “Mythologies” held as part of the 3rd Mardin Biennial in 2015, and “Healing” at the Commagene Biennial in 2024, also stands out with his many mixed and solo exhibitions.

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Tuesday, July 8

12:00-13:00

Address: Göztepe Mahallesi Ömerpaşa Sokak No: 63/3 Kadıköy

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In our 513th Art Meeting, we visit the studio of artist Erkut Terliksiz.

Erkut Terliksiz was born in Adana in 1978. He completed his undergraduate education at the Department of Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Fine Arts. After completing his education, Terliksiz continued his life and artistic production in Istanbul and has participated in mixed exhibitions in many countries, especially Australia, England, Spain and Germany. The artist's works have also been featured in international publications such as Juxtapoz, Pictoplasma Berlin, Fresh / 3 and Atlas of Illustration.

Terliksiz, who says, "The first rule of painting is that there are no rules," works by following the traces of momentary emotional states rather than following a planned path in his productions. Intense emotions such as excitement, fear, love and anxiety are universally reflected in his figurative and energetic painting language. In his works, where colors and rhythm are prominent, figures resembling cartoon characters create a three-dimensional effect and contain hidden stories that arouse curiosity in the viewer. Terliksiz’s paintings, while also saluting Japanese anime culture with their references, simultaneously carry an emotionality that appeals to a wide audience.

Terliksiz, who has opened many solo exhibitions throughout his career, has exhibited his works at important international art fairs such as Art Fair Cologne in Germany, CIGE Beijing in China, St-art Strasbourg in France, Vienna Art Fair in Austria, Scope Basel in Switzerland and Art Dubai in the UAE. He has also participated in group exhibitions organized in contemporary art galleries such as Saatchi Gallery and Jealous Gallery in London, Galerie Wolfsen in Denmark, Rademakers Gallery in Amsterdam and Galerie C.O.A in Montreal.

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Tuesday, July 1

12:00-13:00

Address: Çengelköy Güzeltepe Neighborhood Beyaz Köşk Street 22/3 Üsküdar