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In and out of Istanbul, not Constantinople

Canan Tolon, Emergency Exit The array of Turkish contemporary art now on exhibit at Slought Foundation serves as a fine reminder that if we don’t look beyond our own shores, we are missing some important ideas and failing to grapple to with experiences–at least vicariously–that are important to humankind in general. At the opening of In and Out of Istanbul, an exhibit of work by seven artists, curator Osvaldo Romberg spoke about visiting Istanbul and selecting the group of artists for this exhibit. Not all the artists are Turkish, but they all have a political edge, and they are all ... More » »