Double Exhibition at SALT Beyoğlu Explores Memory, Sport, and Archaeology
At SALT Beyoğlu in Istanbul, two exhibitions delve into themes of memory, sports, and modern archaeology. "Uygun Adım Marş! (Forward, March!)" showcases the work of Maria Andersson and Nancy Atakan, centering on Selim Sırrı Tarcan (1874-1956), the founder of the Turkish National Olympic Committee. The exhibition highlights his daughters: Selma, a trailblazer in modern dance, and Azade, an expert in therapeutic gymnastics. Andersson explores Selma's physicality as a means for societal transformation, while Atakan focuses on Azade's contributions to women's empowerment. On the first floor, "Aslına Sadık Kalınmıştır (Replica of the Original)" features a group of artists, including Kader Attia and Mark Dion, who engage with historical and archaeological narratives. Admission to both exhibitions is free and ongoing.
Key facts
- SALT Beyoğlu hosts two exhibitions: 'Uygun Adım Marş!' and 'Aslına Sadık Kalınmıştır'.
- 'Uygun Adım Marş!' is a dual solo show by Maria Andersson and Nancy Atakan.
- The exhibition focuses on Selim Sırrı Tarcan, founder of the Turkish National Olympic Committee.
- Andersson and Atakan have collaborated since 2012 on this research project.
- The show includes Tarcan's 1940 book 'Şımalın. Üç irfan Diyarı. Finlandiya Isveç Sanimarka'.
- Tarcan's daughters Selma (Mimaroğlu) and Azade (Kent) are featured as pioneers in dance and gymnastics.
- 'Aslına Sadık Kalınmıştır' is a group show with 10 artists including Kader Attia, Mark Dion, and Laure Prouvost.
- Mark Dion's 'Dig Culture' (2011) was originally commissioned for SALT Galata's opening exhibition.
- Handan Börüteçene's series 'Kendime Gömülü Kaldım' (1999-2014) is set in Istanbul and Venice.
- Admission to SALT Beyoğlu is free.
Entities
Artists
- Maria Andersson
- Nancy Atakan
- Selim Sırrı Tarcan
- Selma Mimaroğlu
- Azade Kent
- Kader Attia
- Handan Börüteçene
- Cansu Çakar
- Aslı Çavuşoğlu
- Mark Dion
- Haris Epaminonda
- Iman Issa
- Laure Prouvost
- Pak Sheung Chuen
- Dilek Winchester
- Antonello Tolve
Institutions
- SALT Beyoğlu
- SALT Galata
- Türkiye Milli Olimpiyat Komitesi (Turkish National Olympic Committee)
- Artribune
Locations
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- İstiklâl Caddesi (Independence Avenue)
- Venice
- Italy