The Moving Museum launches Istanbul residency and exhibition with 40 international artists
So, there’s this organization called The Moving Museum, which was started in 2012 by Aya Mousawi and Simon Sakhai. They’re a non-profit group that's planning a residency and group show in Istanbul from August 1 to October 2014. They’ve invited forty artists from around the world, including names like Hito Steyerl and Aslı Çavusoglu, to create projects specific to the area. Throughout the residency, there will be a bunch of public activities, like talks, workshops, and performances, leading up to a big exhibition at the end of October. Their goal is to connect with different urban spaces while showcasing contemporary art in major cities during important art events.
Key facts
- The Moving Museum was founded in 2012 by Aya Mousawi and Simon Sakhai
- It is a non-profit Community Interest Company
- The museum organizes selling shows of contemporary art in cities worldwide
- Shows coincide with fairs, biennials, and major art events
- A residency and exhibition will take place in Istanbul from 1 August through October 2014
- 40 international artists are participating, including Hito Steyerl and Aslı Çavusoglu
- Artists are commissioned to work on local projects
- The residency includes a public program of events, talks, workshops, lectures, and performances
- It culminates in a major exhibition at the end of October
- The museum contributes to host cities through outreach activities
Entities
Artists
- Aya Mousawi
- Simon Sakhai
- Hito Steyerl
- Aslı Çavusoglu
- Jon Rafman
- Ben Shumacher
- Nilbar Güres
- George Henry Longly
- Volkan Aslan
- Ming Wong
- Jumana Manna
- Mai-Thu Perret
Institutions
- The Moving Museum
Locations
- Istanbul
- Turkey