’74 LANDS IN ARNAVUTKÖY
20 November 2024
A house to create ideas and make them happen. A house that is open to evolve with time.A house where each floor tells a different story. A house that reaches far beyond its walls.
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Culture Desk
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Episode 12: Goshka Macuga in conversation with Shwetal A. Patel
18 August 2021
In this twelfth and final episode of Culture in a Time of Crises, hosted by Dr. Shwetal A Patel, the London based artist Goshka Macuga talks about her journey from Warsaw to Goldsmiths College in London, the importance of certain political moments in her work, navigating the lockdown, her future plans in Greece, her dog’s
[Turkish Episodes] Episode 12: Belkıs Balpınar in conversation with Prof. Dr. Marcus Graf
16 August 2021
Bu bölümde Sanatçı ve Araştırmacı-Yazar Belkıs Balpınar, Prof. Dr. Marcus Graf ile ISTANBUL’74 tarafından Maçakızı iş birliğiyle gerçekleştirilen açık hava retrospektif sergisinin oluşum süreci, çalışmalarının kavramsal açıdan nasıl ele alındığı ve günümüze kadar olan evrilişi hakkında konuşuyor. “Ben kendimi tekstil ile ifade edebiliyorum. Kendimi onunla sınırlamak da hoşuma gidiyor bir yerde. Onun sınırlamalarıyla bazen kendimi
Sinem Çelik in conversation with Nazlıcan Yöney
11 July 2021
House of Sól Creative Director Nazlıcan Yöney talks to BluProjects founder Sinem Çelik about the core values of her brand, its strong bonds with woman empowerment, and inspirations and the sustainability mindset behind the design process.
Episode 48: Brigitte Lacombe in conversation with Timothée Verrecchia
3 July 2021
In this episode of “How Can We All Make it into the Future”, creative director Timothée Verrecchia and acclaimed photographer Brigitte Lacombe discuss their friendship, relentless curiosity for life, zest for travel, dedication to moments of solitude as well as their journey to find their roots. “I don’t think I ever felt lonely. In fact,
[TURKISH EPISODES] “Bir Bakış Açısı Olarak Sürdürülebilirlik” – Bölüm 1: Sinem Çelik ve Uygar Özesmi
6 June 2021
In the first episode, Environmental Scientist, good4trust.org and change.org founder Uygar Özesmi talks with Sinem Çelik about the concepts of sustainability, social justice, circularity and generation, and shares how we can take action against the climate crisis. “Can we turn our economic system into an Amazon jungle? What barrier is there to that? In fact, there is no
Episode 10: Gabriel Kuri in conversation with Shwetal A. Patel
30 April 2021
In this episode of Culture in a Time of Crises, artist Gabriel Kuri talks to Dr. Shwetal A. Patel about his early years growing up in Mexico City, his friendship with other artists, and why he always knew he was an artist. Kuri also shares his experiences of being born and raised in Mexico City,
‘Tuire Kayapó’ (First Contact) by Pınar Yolaçan premiere on our YouTube channel
9 April 2021
We are pleased to present three new screening dates of ‘Tuire Kayapó’ (First Contact) by Pınar Yolaçan on April 22nd, 2021, Thursday; May 1st, 2021, Saturday; May 15th, 2021, Saturday on ISTANBUL’74 YouTube channel. Set your reminders! “Issues as such represent a metaphor to the current global problems that are not only peculiar to the
On “Tuire Kayapó” (First Contact) and more: A Conversation with Pınar Yolaçan
9 April 2021
Before the online screening of a moving portrait of “Tuire Kayapó” (First Contact), we talked with the artist Pınar Yolaçan about the preparation process behind her video piece, the shifts in her artistic practice, and her particular interest in the indigenous communities. You are most known for your Maria and Perishables series and as a
A Day With: Léa Bigot
19 March 2021
Léa Bigot is a ceramic artist, who was born in Reunion Island, in the Indian ocean. From there, she kept the incredible feeling of being a tiny drop in a big and strong natural world with her.
Episode 45: Kenny Schachter in conversation with Ann Binlot
3 March 2021
In this episode of “How Can We All Make it into the Future?”, artist, writer, collector, curator, and all-around general provocateur Kenny Schachter talks to writer Ann Binlot about the lack of privacy dictated and defined by the social media platforms and usage of technology, and how the quarantine lockdown has increased his screen time
Episode 4: Jack Straw in conversation with Pelin Akın Özalp
26 February 2021
In this episode of The Reset, Former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Co-chair at British-Turkish Forum Rt Hon Jack Straw talks to Pelin Akın Özalp, about discovering his interest in politics that lead him to pursue a decorated career spanning over thirty years. From Britain’s involvement in the Iraq War to the
Episode 44: Korhan Erel in conversation with Marco Fusinato
22 February 2021
In this episode of “How Can We All Make it into the Future?”, Melbourne-based contemporary artist and experimental musician Marco Fusinato and Berlin-based improviser and experimental sound artist Korhan Erel discuss their own experiences of the draconian measures of the lockdown back in October. From Fusinato’s preparations for Venice Biennale to various physical and digital
Episode 3: Cody Horn Carolin in conversation with Pelin Akın Özalp
12 February 2021
In this episode of The Reset, strategic consultant Cody Horn Carolin talks to Pelin Akın Özalp about the major shifts in her life and career. From modelling for brands like Ralph Lauren and to acting in blockbusters such as Magic Mike, Cody Horn takes us through her evolving journey of self-discovery. Horn and Özalp discuss
Episode 2: Arizona Muse in conversation with Pelin Akın Özalp
6 February 2021
In this episode of The Reset, fashion model, designer, and keen activist in sustainability, Arizona Muse talks to Pelin Akın Özalp about the early days of her career in fashion and what sparked her environmental awakening. While talking about her latest projects, Muse shares key points on how to lead a more sustainable life by
Episode 4: Orsola de Castro in Conversation with Sinem Çelik
4 February 2021
In this episode of Sustainability as a Mindset ’74PODCAST Series, a true pioneer in the industry, founder of the Fashion Revolution movement Orsola de Castro talks to Sinem Çelik about her journey of creating a positive impact through sustainable and responsible fashion. De Castro and Çelik discuss the definition of sustainable design and waste as
Episode 1: Sara El-Yafi in conversation with Pelin Akın Özalp
29 January 2021
In the first episode of The Reset, Public Policy Consultant, Socio-political Writer, and Lebanese Political Activist Sara El-Yafi talks to Pelin Akın Özalp about what inspired her to launch her career in public policymaking and the book that changed her life. They discuss the flaws in policies, devastating consequences of the 2020 Beirut explosion, her
Ten Years of ’74
15 January 2021
Dear Friends, Ten years ago, ’74 was just an idea, conceived as a platform dedicated to all forms of creative expression and cultural exchange. Our journey began with IST. FESTIVAL. Starting our own version of an annual arts and culture event in Istanbul – seemed like an impossible dream. What did we know about putting
Episode 7: Cleveland Watkiss in conversation with Shwetal A. Patel
26 December 2020
In this episode of Culture in a Time of Crises, Cleveland Watkiss MBE, a British vocalist, actor, and composer, talks to Shwetal A. Patel about his life and work. Watkiss discusses his childhood in Hackney, East London, and how he embarked on four-decade musical career via sound systems and an improbable admission to the prestigious
Episode 9: Sharon Coplan Hurowitz in conversation with Bryce Wolkowitz
4 December 2020
In this episode of Art on the Verge, independent curator and founder of Coplan Hurowitz Art Advisory, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz talks with Bryce Wolkowitz about her auction world experience at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, her exquisite projects with Ellsworth Kelly, Jasper Johns, John Baldessari and Bruce Nauman. They discuss the shift in the idea of expertise,
Waste is a Design Flaw
28 November 2020
I might have started too harsh, however, I believe that the role of design in sustainability is underrated: Design is the starting point of all products around us. Design decisions make our lives easy, but they also shape the whole lifecycle before and after the product use, ultimately enable the potential creation of waste. However,
Art’s Response On Climate Emergency & Sustainability Issues: Sinem Çelik in conversation with Art Curator Begüm Alkoçlar
28 November 2020
Rapid production hence the rapid consumption as an acquired habit, while destroying natural resources on the planet, causes the fundamental problems of the earth: climate change and global warming. A group of people trying to act with the awareness of this exploitation, develop concepts and events -through whatever the medium may be- towards renewable resource
’74EDITION x EDITION KÖNIG has launched!
13 November 2020
We are proud to present ‘74EDITION, a virtual art space for originalcontemporary art prints and works of fine art photography. For its first curation, ‘74EDITION collaborates with EDITION KÖNIG, featuring a selection from their art editions and multiples by prominent contemporary artists, such as Alicja Kwade, Chiharu Shiota, Claudia Comte, Elmgreen & Dragset, Erwin Wurm,
A Day With: Sinem Çelik
27 October 2020
Sinem is the founder of BluProjects, a sustainability-focused consultancy and community platform based in Istanbul. She is a multi-tasking freelance creative, passionate about discovering new fields, and collaborates with like-minded organizations to create a positive impact.