Folia Exhibition Transforms Ottoman Mansion into Garden of Ecological Contemplation

Curated by Selen Ansen and Eda Berkmen, the Folia exhibition reimagines Istanbul's Abdülmecid Efendi Mansion as a garden that reflects on humanity's impact on nature, open until 1 March 2026. Showcasing over 300 pieces from collector Ömer Koç, the mansion, originally a hunting pavilion, provides a rich historical backdrop. Notable works include Camilla Rocha's Suspended Fern II (2025), Douglas White's Black Palm I (2025), Canan's Bird Woman (2017), and Wilfred Pritchard's bronze sculpture The Vault. Approximately half of the artworks are by female artists, such as Anne Wenzel's Still Life – Metamorphosis (Large Deer) (2022) and Necla Rüzgar's Survival Skills series (2014). Fatoş İrwen contributes emotionally resonant pieces like Dreamer (2012) and Cannonballs (2019). The exhibition opens with Day and Night Rooms, featuring Nathalie Latour's ceroplasty flowerscapes.