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ITUNEZ: A PLAYLIST PROJECT FOR RADIO MATERIALITY
Continuing Vessel’s contribution to Publishing As Protocol, this new essay by Hakan Topal reflects on his “Radio Materiality” project ‘iTuneZ’ imagined as a direct gesture to point out an extra-legal space to…
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THE GOLDEN CAGE AT AGA KHAN MUSEUM, TORONTO
Question the notion of man-made borders in nature by examining the plight of the Kelaynak with a poetic installation by Hakan Topal. Showing June 11–November 13, 2022 Location: 1st Floor Exhibition Gallery…
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THE GOLDEN CAGE AT BODIES UN-PROTECTED, MOUSONTURM, FRANKFURT
“Bodies, un-protected” was initiated by Mousonturm and curator Sandra Noeth before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out – an experience that has placed the question of what various different bodies need to be…
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Beyond the Controversies, Documenta Is a Remarkable Gathering of Voices
The 15th edition of the international art exhibition is a gathering of potentialities, a careful alignment of militant particles, and an assembly of thousands of diverse voices. Beyond the Controversies, Documenta Is…
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‘Temporary Assembly of Living Things’ Exhibition at Depo Istanbul
May 12 – July 2 Opening: Thursday, May 12, 18:00 You can download the exhibition booklet from here. Depo Istanbul presents a solo exhibition by Hakan Topal, entitled Temporary Assembly of Living Things. Topal’s…
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Reasons for Optimism in Istanbul’s Art World
The new generation of artists and curators is eager to explore alternative organizations and to tackle current social inequalities and issues. Reasons for Optimism in Istanbul’s Art World
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What Happened to the Hagia Sophia Is a Terrible Shame
I recently visited the Hagia Sophia for the first time after its conversion and felt overwhelming sadness. What Happened to the Hagia Sophia Is a Terrible Shame
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HAKAN TOPAL İLE KAVRAMLARDAN SANATA: Toplum için topluma karşı
Söyleşi: Eren Barış 27 Mart 2021 “1990’ların ODTÜ’sünde önce fotoğrafla, sonra güncel sanatın yeni imkânlarıyla tanışan Hakan Topal, Amatör Fotoğrafçılık Topluluğu’ndan GİSAM’a, körotonomedya’dan xurban_collective’e çeşitli kolektif ve tekil çalışmaların ardından New York’a…
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Sandra Noeth/Omar Dewachi/Hakan Topal (Berlin/New York)
In Conversation #2: Social Wounds >> Unversehrtheit: Conversations on the Integrities of the Body << >> Digital Mousonturm << >> corponomy << The second conversation on the integrities of the body looks at what it means for an…
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Reimagining Museum Design, With Education at the Forefront
My text at Hyperallergic on museum design, education, and a decolonization program. Reimagining Museum Design, With Education at the Forefront
