Kültür AŞ, one of the subsidiaries of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, brings together the 'Young Meetings' exhibition, which includes approximately 80 works of 45 artist candidates from 20 different universities of Turkey, with art lovers at the public exhibition area Taksim Sanat between 13 June and 21 July 2024.
Taksim Art, the public exhibition space of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Kültür AŞ, is among the leading venues that open its doors to a wide variety of audience profiles, thanks to the different art disciplines it hosts. Located in the heart of the city, as a culture and art stop in Taksim, one of the busiest transportation points, Taksim Art continues to serve with a dynamic curation, giving priority to the modern art world and especially young artists. The 'Young Encounters' exhibition stands out as a reflection of this understanding. The exhibition, which met with art lovers at the Artcontact Istanbul International Contemporary Art Fair organized by Kültür AŞ last month, opened its doors this time at Taksim Sanat on June 13.
More than 80 works of undergraduate and graduate students studying at the fine arts faculties of 20 universities from Şırnak to Tekirdağ, from different materials and disciplines such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and weaving, come together in this exhibition. In the exhibition curated by Meriç Aktaş; Among the works that touch upon social values and highlight their relationship with life are works based on topics such as waste, climate crisis, nature, death, life, metamorphosis, water, social relations, women and violence. Expressing their concerns about life by touching social values, artist candidates reflect individualization in society, the flow of life and their own stance to art lovers with 'Young Meetings'.
Source:https://www.buseterim.com.tr/tr/eglence/kultur-sanat/taksim-sanat-genc-bulusmalar-sergisi-ile-gelecegin-sanatcilarina-ev-sahipligi-yapiyor