Nevin Aladag
Kutlug Ataman
Cevdet Erek
Ayse Erkmen
Esra Ersen
Inci Eviner
Nilbar Gures
Hafriyat
Ali Kazma
Fusun Onur
Sarkis
Hale Tenger
Nasan Tur
xurban_collective
Emre Baykal
Daniela Zyman
8/4/2011
Tactics of Invisibility
Arter, Istanbul
Works by 14 artists and collectives. While encompassing multilayered strategies to understand or cross the threshold between the visible and invisible the works in the exhibition draw attention to the repressed or the silenced; they express the implications of exclusion from the regime of visibility, concealment as a means of reflection, and the uncanny state between presence and absence.
Co-curated by Arter's Exhibitions Director Emre Baykal and Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary's Chief Curator Daniela Zyman, "Tactics of Invisibilty" brings together works by 14 artists and collectives: Nevin Aladağ, Kutluğ Ataman, Cevdet Erek, Ayşe Erkmen, Esra Ersen, İnci Eviner, Nilbar Güreş, Hafriyat, Ali Kazma, Füsun Onur, Sarkis, Hale Tenger, Nasan Tur and xurban_collective.
"Tactics of Invisibility" aims to generate a discussion on different angles of the central concept it tackles. While encompassing multilayered strategies to understand or cross the threshold between the visible and invisible the works in the exhibition draw attention to the repressed or the silenced; they express the implications of exclusion from the regime of visibility, concealment as a means of reflection, and the uncanny state between presence and absence; and reveal what is beneath the surface, in addition to rendering the invisible visible. While bringing together the works of artists from different generations, "Tactics of Invisibility" investigates the potential of the interaction of their productions, as opposed to offering an art historical inventory or adopting a chronological approach.
A co-production by the Vehbi Koç Foundation and Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary (T-B A21), "Tactics of Invisibility" has been conceptualised as an exhibition in three parts. The project, launched in 2008 with preparatory research, was first realised at T-B A21 in Vienna in April 2010 and adapted to Tanas, Berlin in September of the same year. As planned, the project's journey concludes with the final stage of the exhibition held at ARTER, Istanbul. The exhibition, which began its journey at T-B A21, was restructured according to its new contexts taking into account spatial specificities as it travelled to Tanas and ARTER.
In line with the vision of both institutional organising partners, the project was also conceived in a manner to facilitate the production of new works. The works of Nevin Aladağ, Cevdet Erek, Ayşe Erkmen, Hafriyat and xurban_collective featured in the exhibition were thus commissioned for "Tactics of Invisibility" and realised with the support of the two organisers to premier at the exhibition.
A programme of artist talks will also be held within the scope of "Tactics of Invisibility".
Image: Esra Ersen, I am Turkish, I am Honest, I am Diligent..., 2005. Installation 21 Turkish school uniforms, single-channel video projection, 45', colour, sound. Collection of the Vehbi Koç Foundation Installation view: T-B A21, Vienna, 2010. Photo © Michael Strasser, T-B A21
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Opening on Saturday, 9th April 2011
Arter - space for art
Istiklal Caddesi, 211 Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey
Opening Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 11:00–19:00
Friday–Sunday 12:00–20:00
Admission free.