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Culture Desk

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Episode 6: Aman Mojadidi in conversation with Shwetal A. Patel

In this episode of ’74PODCAST Series, Culture in a time of Crises, Aman Mojadidi, an artist of Afghani American decent, talks to Shwetal A. Patel about the realities of growing up in a racially charged Jacksonville, Florida, his shifting identities and adopted personas (“Afghan by blood, redneck by the grace of God”) and his personal

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Episode 4: Jessica Morgan in conversation with Merve Çağlar

In the fourth episode of Out of Focus, Jessica Morgan talks to Merve Çağlar about the essential need for shifts in art institutions, the significance of locality, and the ways to stay relevant for a younger audience. They discuss Dia Art Foundation’s approach to invite viewers to form authentic connections with the artworks, and how

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Sustainability Beyond Standard Frames

From catwalks to art mediums, from political statements to marketing buzzwords we’ve been overhearing about it so often lately; but let’s start with a confession, sustainability is one of the most misused words of this decade.  To understand what it actually is and even re-define, I prefer to focus more in-depth and look carefully at

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Announcing ’74EDITION presented by ISTANBUL’74

We are happy to announce the launch of ‘74EDITION, in collaboration with EDITION KÖNIG by KÖNIG GALERIE, presenting a selection of limited art editions and multiples by prominent contemporary artists. A curated online art space for limited-edition original contemporary art prints and works of fine art photography, our primary selection at ‘74EDITION includes works by

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A Day With: Raymond Pettibon

A DAY with RaymondPettibon Raymond Pettibon in his studio, 2019. Photo: Jason Schmidt. Courtesy David Zwirner. Raymond Pettibon is a contemporary American artist known for his stylized ink drawings, which combine images and text. His imaginative narratives combine historical content with consumerism to give rise to an incisive analysis of contemporary society. Inspired by comics

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Episode 5: Cao Fei in conversation with Shwetal A. Patel

In this episode of “Culture in a Time of Crises”, Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei talks to Shwetal A. Patel about the new realities confronting her working practices during the lockdown, her ongoing solo exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery, as well as her prescient insights on the future of the art world and beyond. “I

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Episode 37: Sahir Erozan in conversation with Melinda Stevens

In this episode of ’74PODCAST Series “How Can We All Make it into the Future?”, Co-Founder of Maçakızı Hotel Sahir Erozan talks to Conde Nast Traveller US & UK Editor-in-Chief Melinda Stevens about the captivating story of Maçakızı, how the pandemic has affected travel and hospitality as well as his projections for the future of

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A Day With: Nazy Nazhand

Nazy Nazhand is a New York City-based art advisor and creative consultant known for discovering and supporting artists who examine the complex political and technological developments of our time.

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’74Picks | September 7-13

Here’s your curated ‘74Picks, around-up of the best to read, watch, listen, and do this week. From the second episode of the new ‘74PODCAST series Out of Focus featuring Tom Sachs, and Charlie Kaufman’s newest psychological drama I’m Thinking of Ending Things to our title pick “When Great Photographers Meet Great Artists” and Alev Ebüzziya

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Brimming with youthful energy: Q&A with Ali Latif

Tunisian-born French rapper and model Ali Latif tells life stories with his eclectic music with a positive touch, yet without naivety, drawing inspirations from both Georges Brassens and Frank Ocean. His latest single “Roko C’est le Texas” brings together his multicultural background often making references to his Tunisian heritage. The 23-year-old Latif’s music video is as

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A Studio Visit to atorie bu

On the latest of Seventyfour’s studio visits, we took a tour of the lovely and cheerful studio of atorie bu, founded by Buket Kınalıkaya in 2016. Buket established her own studio upon return to Istanbul from the United States, where she undertook various teaching positions following completion of an MFA in ceramics at the Cranbrook Academy

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‘74Picks | 24-30 August

Here’s your curated ‘74Picks, around-up of the best to read, watch, listen, and do this week. From the first episode of the new ‘74PODCAST series Out of Focus featuring British designer Tom Dixon OBE, and Luca Guadagnino’s short “The Staggering Girl” to our designer spotlight The Lalannes, and Alex Katz’s newly opened ‘Ada (Outline)’, now on

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A Studio Visit to Mesut Öztürk

In anticipation of his participation at the ‘74Escape STORE & GALLERY in Bodrum, we had the pleasure of visiting Mesut Öztürk ’s studio on the Asian side of Istanbul to view some of his ceramic works in progress, and hear more about his practice.  Rather than a wheel, Mesut Öztürk produces his ceramics using the

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‘74Picks | 10-16 August

Here’s a curated ’74Picks round-up of the best to read, watch, listen, and do this week. From the first ’74Escape Playlist curated by Demet Müftüoğlu-Eşeli, and our favorite Wim Wenders feature to our photography spotlight Jacques Henri Lartigue, and newly opened MONUMENTS NOW exhibition in New York City. LISTEN: ’74Escape Playlist #1 by Demet Müftüoğlu-Eşeli

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’74Picks | 3-9 August

Here’s your curated weekly ’74Picks round-up of the best to read, watch, listen, and do this week. From Beyoncé’s new visual album and Cao Fei’s new exhibition at Serpentine Gallery to our film pick Midnight Express by the late Alan Parker. Enjoy your ’74Picks! LISTEN: Black is King by Beyoncé The soundtrack companion to The

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A Day With: Laura Gulshani

Fashion illustrator and painter Laura Gulshani creates vibrant, expressive and joyful artworks, collaborating with some of the best of the fashion world. Some of her clients include Chanel, Burberry, Guerlain, Missoni, Adidas and Escada, as well as publications such as Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, Vanity Fair Italy, British Vogue and Marie Claire.

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’74Picks | 27 July – 2 August

Here’s your curated weekly ’74Picks round-up of the best to read, watch, listen, and do this week. From Brian & Roger Eno’s new album and Anish Kapoor’s new exhibition at Houghton Hall to our documentary pick Human and the Cassi Namoda episode of The Greatest Women Artist Podcast. Enjoy your ’74Picks! LISTEN: Brian Eno & Roger

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Spontaneous and Timeless: In conversation with Magdalena Wosinska

Magdalena Wosinska’s California aesthetic invites us to a world of her own- raw, timeless, and free. Growing around the skate culture in the USA, her early works feature the documentation of the lives of her close friends and alternative music scenes. Brimming with the energy of endless summers, Magdalena’s maturing style is vibrant and edgy.

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A Celebration of Homegrown Talent: ‘74Escape Gallery & Store

The newly opened ‘74Escape Gallery & Store highlights the works of Turkish contemporary ceramic artists and designers while presenting a journey into our culture.The creative contemporary scene in Turkey –both in design and art– has been bustling for quite some time now. Both up and coming young artists and established names produce works that usually

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’74Picks | 20-26 July

Here’s a curated weekly ’74Picks round-up of the best to read, watch, listen, and do this week. From Nick Cave’s exclusive digital concert and Werner Herzog’s new feature to our favorite titles and newly opened ‘74Escape Gallery & Store in Bodrum! LISTEN: Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace Watch Nick Cave perform solo

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