february/activities Exhibition
Two simultaneous exhibitions
4-18 February 2010
Çanakkale 2010 February events started out with exhibitions at the State Fine Arts Gallery. In the scope of the event entitled ‘Two Simultaneous Exhibitions’, ‘Original Lithography Portfolio Exhibition’ curated by Prof. Hacı Yakup Öztuna and ‘Gallipoli Mail Art Project’ curated by Hülya Küpçüoğlu were launched in the same space simultaneously.
Panel
Art and Communication
6 February 2010
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The event organized by Çanakkale 2010 Initiative was moderated by Çanakkale 2010 Initiative Coordinator Architect İsmail Erten. The panel that took place at the Korfmann Library provided a meeting platform for academicians and participants working in the realm of art and culture to share their views and recommendations. Following presentations by Seyhan Boztepe and Fatih Balcı on the development of art, concept of contemporary art, the function of art, and art as a form of communication, the panel continued with contributions for the participants. The prevalent observation at the panel was the need for more such debate around the city.
Video Art Screening Direct Channel
10-14 February 2010 The video art project ‘Direct Channel’ was screened in the scope of Çanakkale 2010 art and culture events. This project aiming to draw attention to video art through a selection of international videos, took place on the Çanakkale boardwalk.