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Contemporary Istanbul 2024

October 23, 2024 — October 27, 2024

Istanbul, Haliç Camii Kebir Mahallesi Taşkızak, Tersane Cd. No:5, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

This October TAEX returns to the Contemporary Istanbul art fair, which will reunite over 50 galleries from all over the world. Our booth at the Hall T1-09 will feature artworks by Krista Kim, MAOTIK and Alper Derinboğaz reflecting on human existence and our relationship with technology.

TAEX presents artworks that focus on perpetual motion, the vast potential of nature to transform, human perception of temporality and a constant search for tranquillity. Three world-renowned artists are offering new paths to rethink our existence and relationship with technology. Taking their inspiration from various fields—philosophy, physics, geology and sociology, they prove the strength of an interdisciplinary forward-thinking approach.

Two meditative artworks by Krista Kim, Continuum and Mirror of the Mind, provide a gateway to digital Zen landscapes, encouraging us to slow down and concentrate on the essential existential issues. MAOTIK's Everything flows, nothing dies invites us to contemplate the movements of ocean waves and focus on cycles of life and our coexistence with nature. Alper Derinboğaz Neogene geological transformation of bismuth metal challenges our understanding of the flux of time.

Krista Kim is a contemporary artist and a founder of the Techism movement. Having an interest in both digital and physical realms she developed her signature technique that involves a wide range of media including digital software, light, video, glass and plexi. Kim focuses on the concept of digital consciousness and the effects produced by digital technology on human perception, media, social structures, and communication. Krista is a cultural leader at the World Economic Forum (2023) and a member of the Meridian Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. Kim is a keynote speaker of major metaverse conferences all over the globe.

MAOTIK (Mathieu Le Sourd) is a French digital artist, who creates work at the intersection of art, science, and technology — immersive environments, interactive installations, digital architectural sculptures, and audiovisual performances. He presents projects of an unpredictable nature, which humanise technology by bringing it closer to our comprehension. Through the use of computer-generated algorithms, which MAOTIK tweaks with his own tools so that they improvise in real time and show contingency, his works transform the perception of space.

Alper Derinboğaz is an architect and artist known for his focus on seeking communal relationships between the environment and spatial elements through scientific strategies. His projects range from cultural institutions, including the upcoming Istanbul City Museum, to architectural installations and masterplans. As a Fulbright Scholar and winner of various awards, including the European 40 under 40 by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, Alper showcased his research at notable events like the Venice Architecture Biennale.

Contemporary Istanbul is an esteemed international art fair, positioning the city as a pivotal hub for contemporary art on the global stage. Now in its 19th edition, the fair convenes a diverse array of galleries, artists, collectors, curators, and academics from across the world. Established in 2006 Contemporary Istanbul has grown to stand among over 350 art fairs worldwide, enhancing both the perception of the city and Turkey in the international art arena. The fair continues to fulfil its mission of fostering cultural dialogue and exchange between distinct regions, guided by its core principle of collective strength.