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Ertuğrul Güngör and Faruk Ertekin Debut at Anna Laudel Istanbul with 'Untraditional'

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Anna Laudel Istanbul presents 'Untraditional', a duo exhibition by Ertuğrul Güngör and Faruk Ertekin, running from March 1 to April 28, 2024. The artists, childhood friends from Kütahya, reinterpret ceramic art through modern design, drawing on cultural memory and imagery from the early Republican period, including oil paintings, Iznik tiles, and traditional motifs. Their work balances the fragility of ceramics with robust textures influenced by literary and visual culture. The exhibition questions traditional art understanding and offers an unorthodox intellectual experience. 'Untraditional' marks the artists' debut with Anna Laudel, adding young talent to the gallery's portfolio.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Untraditional'
  • Artists: Ertuğrul Güngör and Faruk Ertekin
  • Venue: Anna Laudel Istanbul
  • Dates: March 1 to April 28, 2024
  • Artists spent childhood together in Kütahya
  • Inspired by cultural memory of Kütahya
  • Reinterpret ceramic art with modern design elements
  • Imagery includes early Republican period oil paintings, Iznik tiles, traditional women's motifs

Entities

Artists

  • Ertuğrul Güngör
  • Faruk Ertekin

Institutions

  • Anna Laudel

Locations

  • Istanbul
  • Turkey
  • Kütahya

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