Create Your Own Museum
As part of Zero Gathering, the workshop titled "Create Your Own Museum" was held with the participation of Neslihan Varol, Director of Education and Social Projects at Istanbul Modern Art Museum. This event brought together young people from Bozcaada to explore the concept of museums in depth.During the workshop, participants engaged in discussions about words, representations, artistic productions, and the functions of museums. The young attendees worked as museum professionals, developing un
Re*MInd ArtIst Talks SessIons
As part of Zero Gathering Discussion Sessions, Re*Mind Art Research Conversations were also included, bringing together artists conducting their creative and research-based artistic productions under the mentorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan Sülün.The Re*Mind Artist Talks Sessions focused on the dialogue between both host and guest artists and Bozcaada. These discussions explored how artists engaged with the island throughout their creative processes.During the Host Artists Session, ar
From Tradition to Future: Culinary Art and Culture
As part of Zero Gathering, the discussion session "From Tradition to Future: Culinary Art and Culture" was held under the moderation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan Sülün. The event featured a diverse panel of speakers, including TUNCA, who shared insights from his journey in building a gastronomic culture in Ayvalık, Hülya Koloğlu, Ümit Hamlacıbaşı, and Yahya Göztepe, who explored the past, present, and future of Bozcaada’s culinary heritage.The discussion focused on the cultural h
Building Culture and Art Locally: Environments, Belonging, and Sustainability
As part of Zero Gathering, the discussion session "Building Culture and Art Locally: Spaces, Belonging, and Continuity" was moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan Sülün. The event brought together key figures from the cultural and artistic landscape of Bozcaada and the North Aegean region, including artists, writers, and cultural leaders, to explore the historical development of culture and art on the island, methods for preserving cultural heritage, and future steps for cultural initiatives
Bozcaada Archive Experiment 2024
This practice is an experimental process aimed at archiving Bozcaada’s realities through symbols, maps, and totems. As part of Zero Gathering in September 2024, it was presented through a one-week-long performance and a public space exhibition, engaging participants and visitors.The experiment traces the dialogue between thoughts, exploring the concepts of situatedness and recollection in relation to geography.Observations and findings from research conducted on the island were examined co