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“Your Thursday” Artist Meetings

Istanbul Modern opens its doors free of charge on museum days called “Your Thursday” with the sponsorship of Paribu. Every Thursday, between 10.00 and 14.00, the museum welcomes all its visitors residing in Türkiye with free admission. Visitors can explore all the exhibitions at Istanbul Modern and participate in artist workshops, events, and film screenings held once a month.

“Your Thursday” Artist Meetings include workshop sessions and discussions where artists share their creative processes and artistic experiences with participants. Through these activities, Istanbul Modern invites visitors to discover the museum, artworks, and artistic production processes, while allowing them to enrich their experience by creating together with artists.

In Conversation with Nergiz Yeşil: On the Use of Biological Materials in Art

Led by contemporary artist Nergiz Yeşil, the program begins with a brief presentation of her work, focusing on her creative process, ecological awareness, and ethical approach. By producing her own materials to minimize consumption, Yeşil encourages participants to reflect on sustainable material use and nature-friendly production practices. She also explores how contemporary forms of expression, such as “bio-art” and “ecological art,” influence creative processes and artistic production, while discussing how art can be reshaped through ecological consciousness.

Date: June 19, 2025

Time: 13.00–14.30

Venue: Istanbul Modern Event Room 2

Duration: 90 mins

The event is free of charge.

The program is held in Turkish.