Turkish Consulate in New York to Host Ahmet Ertegün Tribute Exhibition
From October 8 to 26, 2026, the Turkish Consulate General in New York will host "Ahmet Ertegün: A Few Things Which Began at Everett House," an exhibition curated by Lara Bayer. This showcase will include works from both American and Turkish artists, such as Logan Criley, Bayram Demir, Jordan Doner, Barış Göktürk, Bob Gruen, Zachary Lank, and Andy Warhol, featuring various mediums like painting, drawing, mixed media, textile, printmaking, and photography. The exhibition delves into Ertegün's impact on music and art. A Turkish-born co-founder of Atlantic Records, Ertegün resided at Everett House during the 1940s. The event aims to emphasize the cultural connections between Turkey and the U.S., with an anticipated opening on October 8.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'Ahmet Ertegün: A Few Things Which Began at Everett House'
- Curated by Lara Bayer, New York-based and Istanbul-raised
- Dates: October 8–26, 2026
- Venue: Turkish Consulate General in New York
- Artists include Logan Criley, Bayram Demir, Jordan Doner, Barış Göktürk, Bob Gruen, Zachary Lank, and Andy Warhol
- Media: painting, drawing, mixed media, textile, printmaking, photography
- Includes new commissions, recent works, and historical works
- Ertegün co-founded Atlantic Records and was a key figure in music
- Everett House was a historic hotel where Ertegün lived in the 1940s
Entities
Artists
- Logan Criley
- Bayram Demir
- Jordan Doner
- Barış Göktürk
- Bob Gruen
- Zachary Lank
- Andy Warhol
Institutions
- Turkish Consulate General in New York
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Kastamonu
- Türkiye
- Ann Arbor
- Michigan
- Ankara
- New York City
- Annapolis
- Maryland
- Pittsburgh
- Pennsylvania