10th Istanbul Biennial: Optimism in the Age of Global War
The 10th Istanbul Biennial commenced in September 2007, overseen by curator Hou Hanru, under the theme of optimism amidst global conflict. Events unfolded at various venues, including the Atatürk Cultural Center, Antrepo 3, and the Istanbul Textile Trader's Market. Antrepo 3 hosted works from notable figures like Rem Koolhaas and Paul Chan, while AKM showcased artists including Nina Fischer and Erdem Helvacioglu. The IMÇ location featured contributions from Burak Delier and Julien Prévieux. Significant events included the inaugural Elgiz Museum, a retrospective at Istanbul Modern, and Santralistanbul's exhibition titled 'Modern and Beyond.'
Key facts
- The 10th Istanbul Biennial ran from September 8 to November 4, 2007.
- Curated by Hou Hanru, the biennial was titled 'Not only possible, but also necessary: optimism in the age of global war.'
- Three main venues: Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), Antrepo 3, and Istanbul Textile Trader's Market (IMÇ).
- Antrepo 3 featured works by Rem Koolhaas, Michael Rakowitz, Ramon Mateos, Paul Chan, and Taiyo Kimura.
- AKM included works by Nina Fischer, Maroan El Sani, and Erdem Helvacioglu.
- IMÇ presented works by Burak Delier, Julien Prévieux, and Omer Ali Kazma.
- Santralistanbul museum opened with the exhibition 'Modern and Beyond' (September 9, 2007 – February 29, 2008), curated by Fulya Erdemci, Semra Germaner, Orhan Koçak, and Zeynep Rona.
- Istanbul Modern hosted a retrospective of previous biennials curated by Rosa Martinez and David Elliott.
- Jean-Michel Othoniel exhibited at Dolmabahçe Palace.
- Ömer Uluç exhibited on a ferry at Kabastas dock.
Entities
Artists
- Hou Hanru
- Rem Koolhaas
- Michael Rakowitz
- Ramon Mateos
- Paul Chan
- Taiyo Kimura
- Nina Fischer
- Maroan El Sani
- Erdem Helvacioglu
- Burak Delier
- Julien Prévieux
- Omer Ali Kazma
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Sarkis
- Shirin Neshat
- Jean-Michel Othoniel
- Pierre Loti
- Ömer Uluç
- Kutlug Ataman
- Haluk Akakçe
- Yüksel Arslan
- Özdemir Altan
- Sükran Moral
- Rosa Martinez
- David Elliott
- Fulya Erdemci
- Semra Germaner
- Orhan Koçak
- Zeynep Rona
- Sevda Elgiz
- Can Elgiz
- Richard Leydier
Institutions
- Istanbul Biennial
- Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM)
- Antrepo 3
- Istanbul Textile Trader's Market (IMÇ)
- Istanbul Modern
- Santralistanbul
- Bilgi University
- Elgiz Museum
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Baghdad Museum
- Bibliothèque Richelieu
- artpress
Locations
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- Bosphorus
- Kabastas
- Gulf states
- Baghdad
- Iraq
Sources
- artpress —