–Can you tell us about yourself?
I completed my undergraduate education at Marmara University Faculty of Business Administration. I finished my Master’s degree in Art Management at Yeditepe University under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Marcus Graf, with a thesis titled “Portable Art within the Scope of the 2010 Istanbul European Capital of Culture.” I graduated from Işık University’s Art Sciences Ph.D. program with a thesis supervised by Prof. Balkan Naci İslimyeli, titled “Perception of the Individual and Space in Internal Migration Films in Turkish Cinema (1960-2009).”
Currently, I actively curate exhibitions on a project basis for private institutions and galleries. I also conduct painting analysis sessions, teach modern art history, and provide art consultancy services to collectors and institutions on various cultural and art platforms. Additionally, I serve as an art editor and consultant on the Oggusto digital platform.
Which museum did you want to direct?
MOMA.
Which artist’s curator would you have liked to be?
Chiharu Shiota.
Which artwork would you most like to own?
Any work by Pablo Picasso.
Which period or movement in art history do you find most intriguing?
Impressionism.
What factors do you pay the most attention to when evaluating an artwork?
It should reflect a current issue, showcase technical and material diversity, and refer to art history.
How do you think art history influences today’s art world?
I believe it has a positive and enriching influence.
How do you think today’s art world influences art history?
In terms of addressing social issues, it is positive, but in some cases, it lacks emotional depth.
What changes do you think are needed in today’s art education?
Art history should be taught more creatively, compared and discussed alongside contemporary art and issues.
What do you think about current trends and directions in art history?
I generally think they are successful.
How do you think New Generation Art will be represented in art history books 100 years from now?
New generation art will no longer be in books but in the archives of artificial intelligence.
What do you think about public art installations? Do they enrich communities, or is there a risk of them becoming mere tourist attractions?
Both… but I hope the ones that enrich communities will dominate.
Will artificial intelligence be able to compete with humans?
If it learns emotions increasingly well, yes.
What makes an artwork “important” to you?
Its ability to reflect societal issues.
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