Istanbul's Galerist presents 'The Volcano Lover' group exhibition exploring volcanic paradoxes
Istanbul's Galerist is presenting 'The Volcano Lover,' a curated group show by Anlam Arslanoglu de Coster that delves into volcanoes as emblems of both destruction and rebirth. The exhibition features works from 39 artists spanning from the eighteenth century to the present. Notable pieces include Ahmet Doğu İpek's 'Caecus and Albino' (2025), Jen Hitchings' oil depiction of Yellowstone, and Alex Červený's self-portrait enveloped in volcanic smoke. Elif Uras' 'Kundalini II' (2025) reflects on volcanic femininity. Inspired by Susan Sontag's 1992 novel, the display also showcases Yıldız Moran's photography and Pietro Fabris' engravings. Hera Büyüktaşcıyan's 'Icons for Tired Skin' (2024-2025) incorporates industrial carpet. The exhibition is open until April 26 in a 19th-century apartment with views of the Golden Horn.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Volcano Lover' curated by Anlam Arslanoglu de Coster
- Features 39 artists from 18th century to present
- Includes works by Ahmet Doğu İpek, Jen Hitchings, Alex Červený, Elif Uras
- Inspired by Susan Sontag's 1992 historical novel
- Examines volcanoes as symbols of destruction and renewal
- Located at Galerist in Istanbul's 19th-century apartment overlooking Golden Horn
- Runs until 26 April
- Includes historical works by Pietro Fabris and Friedrich Rehberg
Entities
Artists
- Anlam Arslanoglu de Coster
- Ahmet Doğu İpek
- J M W Turner
- Andy Warhol
- Jen Hitchings
- Alex Červený
- Elif Uras
- Yıldız Moran
- Hera Büyüktaşcıyan
- Pietro Fabris
- Friedrich Rehberg
- William Hamilton
- Emma Hamilton
- Horatio Nelson
- Susan Sontag
Institutions
- Galerist
- National Portrait Gallery
- HMS Aurora
Locations
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- Naples
- Italy
- Pompeii
- London
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Wyoming
- Brazil
- Anatolia
- Golden Horn
- Southern Seas
- Mount Vesuvius
- Yellowstone