For our 580th Art Gathering, we are visiting the Çanakkale Biennial.
The 2026 Çanakkale Biennial, marking its 10th edition under the theme “Metcezir // Ebb & Flow,” takes place from October 10 to November 20, 2026—coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the Çanakkale Biennial Initiative (CABININ). Exploring the relationship between water and land through the lenses of coastal ecologies, ceramic production, and cultural memory, the biennial offers an extensive program—continuing until November 27—that includes exhibitions, talks, panels, workshops, concerts, and film screenings. The event unfolds across 15 distinct locations, ranging from the city center to rural areas; notable venues include the Troy Museum, the MAHAL art space, the Old Fish Market (Balıkhane), the Assos Güneşane Foundation, and the Adatepe Olive Oil Museum. Featuring over 60 artists from 9 countries—including Turkey, the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, the UK, China, Romania, France, and Belgium—the biennial introduces a “Special Focus: Ceramics” section. Centered at the Troy Museum, this segment bridges Çanakkale’s ceramic heritage with experimental works by artists from various generations. Deniz Erbaş serves as the executive curator, while the committee responsible for the selection of artists and artworks includes Deniz Erbaş, Ebru Nalan Sülün, Halil Yoleri, Loukia Thomopoulou, Seyhan Boztepe, Vince Briffa, Yasemin Ülgen, and Gu Zhenqing. For the biennial visit with the seventh-term art students of "Impressions from Anatolia" (Anadoludan İzlenimler), the vehicle will depart from Bostay Hotel Bomonti at 7:00.
Wednesday, November 11
12:00–13:00