SAHA Association aims to contribute towards the presence and visibility of contemporary art from Turkey and offers its support to artistic projects working in line with this vision.
SAHA directly collaborates with international arts institutions for the realization of commissioned or invited projects; acts as a facilitator in the project development phase and raises funds if and when necessary.
SAHA aims to improve the education and production infrastructure of artists, curators, art historians and critics working in the field of contemporary art and to enhance their interactions with international networks.
SAHA undertakes the mission of establishing an “open field” for contemporary arts in Turkey and adopts a democratic approach respectful of universal values.
Salisbury University Art Galleries
Gülşah Mursaloğlu
28 JUNE–8 SEPTEMBER 2019
Maryland, USA
SAHA provides support for Gülşah Mursaloğlu, who is invited to the group show at the Salisbury University Art Galleries.
Whitechapel Gallery
Fulya Erdemci & Pelin Tan | The Rural Assembly
20–22 JUNE 2019
London, UK
SAHA supports the participation of Fulya Erdemci and Pelin Tan to the Rural Assembly.
10 JUNE–17 DECEMBER 2019
The Pavillion of Turkey at the 58th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia
İnci Eviner, "We, Elsewhere"
11 MAY–24 NOVEMBER 2019
Venice, Italy
SAHA provides production and publication support for the Turkish Pavillion at the 58th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.
La Biennale di Venezia, the 58th International Art Exhibition
Halil Altındere, "Neverland"
11 MAY–24 NOVEMBER 2019
Venice, Italy
SAHA provides support for Halil Altındere, who is invited to the 58th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.
The International Studio & Curatorial Program
Open Call
30 APRIL–31 MAY 2019
New York, USA
SAHA provides support for a studio at the ISCP for an artist from Turkey. Application deadline: 31 Mayıs 2019.
Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Savaş Boyraz
11 APRIL–5 MAY 2019
Berlin, Germany
SAHA provides production support for Savaş Boyraz’s exhibition in Künstlerhaus Bethanien.
Galerija umjetnina
Ali Cabbar
10 APRIL–19 MAY 2019
Split, Croatia
SAHA provides support for Ali Cabbar’s solo show at Galerija umjetnina Split.
Corridor Project Space
GuGuOu
31 MARCH–20 APRIL 2019
Amsterdam, Netherlands
SAHA provides support for GuGuOu, who is invited to hold a performance at Corridor Project Space.
ifa-Galerie Berlin
Hera Büyüktaşçıyan, “Neither on the Ground, nor in the Sky”
29 MARCH–30 JUNE 2019
Berlin, Germany
SAHA provides support for Hera Büyüktaşçıyan’s solo show at ifa-Galerie Berlin.
Alper Turan | ICI
22–28 MARCH 2019
New Orleans, ABD
SAHA, in collaboration with ICI, provides support for Alper Turan, who is invited to Curatorial Intensive New Orleans.
Museum Ludwig
Nil Yalter, Exile Is a Hard Job
9 MARCH–2 JUNE 2019
Cologne, Germany
SAHA provides support to Nil Yalter’s solo show at Museum Ludwig.
Battersea Arts Centre
Serra Tansel
18–25 FEBRUARY 2019
London, UK
SAHA provides production support for Serra Tansel, who is invited to Battersea Arts Centre.
Banu Cennetoğlu, Sculpture Center
14 JANUARY–25 MARCH 2019
New York, USA
SAHA provides publication support for Banu Cennetoğlu’s solo exhibition at the Sculpture Center.
Grant for the Sustainability of Independent Art Initiatives 2018–2019
5 DECEMBER 2018–5 DECEMBER 2019
SAHA provides support for 7 art initiatives from 5 cities as part of the Grant for the Sustainability of Independent Art Initiatives 2018–2019.
Underneath the Arches
Hera Büyüktaşçıyan, "From There We Came Out and Saw the Stars"
1 DECEMBER 2018–26 MAY 2019
Naples, Italy
SAHA provides production support for Hera Büyüktaşçıyan, who is invited to Underneath the Arches.
Generating New Narratives
Mahalla Festival
17–25 NOVEMBER 2018
Valetta, Malta
SAHA provides production support for the artists from Turkey that participate in the exhibition at Malta Festival in Malta.
Independent Curators International
Ulya Soley | ICI
22–28 OCTOBER 2018
Bangkok, Thailand
SAHA supported Ulya Soley, who is invited to Curatorial Intensive Bangkok in partnership with ICI.
Ashkal Alwan
Cansu Çakar, Kıymet Daştan | Home Workspace Program
1 OCTOBER 2018–14 JULY 2019
Beirut, Lebanon
SAHA provides support for Cansu Çakar and Kıymet Daştan, artists invited to the Home Workspace Program.
The International Studio & Curatorial Program
İnci Furni | ISCP
1 OCTOBER–31 DECEMBER 2018
New York, USA
SAHA provided support for İnci Furni, who is invited to the residency program at ISCP.
Before the Past/After the Future
6th International Çanakkale Biennial
29 SEPTEMBER–11 NOVEMBER 2018
Çanakkale, Turkey
SAHA provided production support for the artists invited to the 6th International Çanakkale Biennial.
The Atlantic Project
Nilbar Güreş
28 SEPTEMBER–21 OCTOBER 2018
Plymouth, UK
SAHA, provided production support to Nilbar Güreş, who is invited to participate in “The Atlantic Project: After the Future”.
Neuer Wiener Diwan
Barış Acar | Ekphrasis Triology
25 SEPTEMBER–31 DECEMBER 2018
Vienna, Austria
SAHA supported Barış Acar’s book titled Ekphrasis Triology, in collaboration with Neuer Wiener Diwan.
New Museum
Aslı Çavuşoğlu, "The Place of Stone"
18 SEPTEMBER 2018–13 JANUARY 2019
New York, ABD
SAHA supported Aslı Çavuşoğlu’s solo exhibition in partnership with New Museum.
12th Gwangju Biennale
Didem Özbek
7 SEPTEMBER–11 NOVEMBER 2018
Gwangju, South Korea
SAHA provided production support for Didem Özbek, who is invited to participate in Gwangju Biennale.
2nd Industrial Art Biennial
CANAN
21 JULY–28 OCTOBER 2018
Labin, Croatia
SAHA provided support for the production of new work by CANAN at the 2nd Industrial Art Biennial.
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2018
Naz Balkaya
14 JULY 2018–31 JANUARY 2019
London, UK
SAHA provided production support for Naz Balkaya who is invited to exhibit at Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2018.
Liverpool Biennial
Banu Cennetoğlu, İnci Eviner
14 JULY–28 OCTOBER 2018
Liverpool, UK
SAHA supported the production of the works by Banu Cennetoğlu and İnci Eviner who are invited to the Liverpool Biennial.
Art Night
Halil Altındere, Özge Topçu
7–8 JULY 2018
London, UK
SAHA supported the production of the works by Halil Altındere and Özge Topçu, who have been invited to Art Night 2018.
Rencontres d’Arles
A Pillar Of Smoke : A Look At Turkey’s Contemporary Scene
2 JULY–23 SEPTEMBER 2018
Arles, France
SAHA provided support for the artists invited to A Pillar of Smoke, organized as part of Rencontres d’Arles.
Chisenhale Gallery
Banu Cennetoğlu, Chisenhale Gallery
28 JUNE–26 AUGUST 2018
London, UK
SAHA provided production support for Banu Cennetoğlu’s solo exhibition at Chisenhale Gallery.
Framer Framed
Suat Öğüt, "The First Turk Immigrant or The Nameless Heroes of The Revolution"
22 JUNE–30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA supported the production of the work presented at Public Art Amsterdam by Suat Öğüt.
Manifesta 12
Erkan Özgen, "Purple Muslin"
16 JUNE–4 NOVEMBER 2018
Palermo, Italy
SAHA supported the production of the work by Erkan Özgen who is invited to Manifesta 12.
rum46
Seçil Yaylalı
7 JUNE–1 JULY 2018
Århus, Denmark
SAHA supported the production of the work by Seçil Yaylalı who has been invited to participate in the new project of rum46.
8th Bucharest Biennale
Özge Açıkkol, Xurban Collective, Nalan Yırtmaç
17 MAY–8 JULY 2018
Bucharest, Romania
SAHA provided support for the production of works of Özge Açıkkol, Xurban Collective, and Nalan Yırtmaç participating at the 8th Bucharest Biennale.
Tensta Konsthall
BAÇOY KOOP
16–19 MAY 2018
Stockholm, Sweden
SAHA supported the production of new performance and video works by BAÇOY KOOP, invited for a series of special performances and talks curated by Nicholas John Jones and Alessandra Prandin.
Beirut Art Center
Barış Doğrusöz, "Interstices, a dizzying array of combinations"
9 MAY–18 JULY 2018
Beirut, Lebanon
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Barış Doğrusöz for the exhibition at Beirut Art Center.
4th Mardin Biennial
4 MAY–4 JUNE 2018
Mardin, Turkey
SAHA provided support for the production of works of the artists participating at the 4th Mardin Biennial.
Artspace
Köken Ergun
12 APRIL–13 MAY 2018
Sydney, Australia
SAHA supported the production of the new video work by Köken Ergun at Artspace, held between 12 April–13 May 2018.
Locus Athens
Didem Pekün, "Araf"
27 MARCH–15 JUNE 2018
Athens, Greece
SAHA supported for the production of the new film by Didem Pekün in the exhibition “Geometries” curated by Locus Athens.
Neues Museum
Ahmet Doğu İpek, "Days"
23 MARCH–10 JUNE 2018
Nürnberg, Germany
SAHA supported the production of the new publication by Ahmet Doğu İpek published on the occasion of the exhibition held at Neues Museum.
Schwules Museum
Colony
9 MARCH–15 APRIL 2018
Berlin, Germany
SAHA provided production support for the “Colony” exhibition.
Fondazione Merz
Fatma Bucak, "So as to find the strength to see"
6 MARCH–20 MAY 2018
Turin, Italy
SAHA provided support for Fatma Bucak’s solo exhibition at Fondazione Merz.
VOX
Erdem Taşdelen
14 FEBRUARY–31 MARCH 2018
Montreal, Canada
SAHA provided support for Erdem Taşdelen’s solo exhibition at VOX — Centre de l'image contemporaine.
Dhaka Art Summit
Hera Büyüktaşçıyan, "Deconstructors Volume IV"
2–10 FEBRUARY 2018
Dhaka, Bangladesh
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Hera Büyüktaşçıyan at Dhaka Art Summit.
Protocinema & Proyecto AMIL
Hasan Özgür Top
25 JANUARY–24 FEBRUARY 2018
Lima, Peru
SAHA supported for the production of the work by Hasan Özgür Top for the exhibition organized by Protocnema at Proyecto AMIL.
M HKA
Cevdet Erek, "AAAAA"
20 JANUARY–29 APRIL 2018
Antwerp, Belgium
SAHA provided support for Cevdet Erek’s solo exhibition at M HKA.
Humans of the Institution
Çelenk Bafra, Tuğçe Karataş, Zeynep Öz, Önder Özengi, Derya Yücel
25–27 NOVEMBER 2017
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA supported Çelenk Bafra, Tuğçe Karataş, Zeynep Öz, Önder Özengi and Derya Yücel’s participation in the symposium “Humans of the Institution”.
Bradwolff Projects
Sefer Memişoğlu
19 NOVEMBER–17 DECEMBER 2017
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA provided support for Sefer Memişoğlu’s solo exhibition at Bradwolff Projects.
Art Sonje Center
Fahrettin Örenli
4 NOVEMBER–3 DECEMBER 2017
Seoul, South Korea
SAHA provided support for Fahrettin Örenli’s solo exhibition at Art Sonje Center.
Grant for the Sustainability of Independent Art Initiatives 2017–2018
1 NOVEMBER 2017–1 NOVEMBER 2018
Jeu de Paume
Ali Kazma, "Subterranean"
17 OCTOBER 2017–21 JANUARY 2018
Paris, France
SAHA provided support for Ali Kazma’s solo exhibition at Jeu de Paume.
DLECTRICITY
Zeynep Dağlı
22–23 SEPTEMBER 2017
Detroit, USA
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Zeynep Dağlı who is invited to the DLECTRICITY.
City Link Festival
Merve Ünsal & Onur Ceritoğlu
21–24 SEPTEMBER 2017
Copenhagen, Denmark
SAHA supported the production of the project by Merve Ünsal and Onur Ceritoğlu who are invited to the City Link Festival.
7th Moscow Biennale
Hussein Chalayan
18 SEPTEMBER 2017–18 JANUARY 2018
Moscow, Russia
SAHA supported the production of the work by Hussein Chalayan who is invited to the 7th Moscow Biennale.
a good neighbour
15th Istanbul Biennial
16 SEPTEMBER–12 NOVEMBER 2017
Istanbul, Turkey
SAHA supported the new productions of artists from Turkey invited to the 15th Istanbul Biennial.
Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art
Fatma Bucak, "Fantasies of Violence"
9 SEPTEMBER–19 NOVEMBER 2017
Göteborg, Sweden
SAHA supported the production of the work by Fatma Bucak who is invited to the Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art.
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Didem Erk
2 SEPTEMBER–12 NOVEMBER 2017
Victoria, Australia
SAHA supported the new works of Didem Erk who is invited to the TarraWarra International 2017.
Cinnamon Colomboscope Festival
Elmas Deniz
22 AUGUST–10 SEPTEMBER 2017
Sri Lanka, Colombo
SAHA supported the production of the new works by Elmas Deniz who is invited to the Cinnamon Colomboscope Festival.
International Sinop Biennial
Sinopale 6
19 AUGUST–17 SEPTEMBER 2017
Sinop, Turkey
SAHA provided support for the production of the works by the artists who are invited to the 6th Sinop Biennial from Turkey.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens
Ali Miharbi
12 AUGUST–1 NOVEMBER 2017
London, United Kingdom
SAHA provided production support for Ali Miharbi, who was invited by the Horniman Museum and Gardens to produce a new project.
Bröhan-Museum
Mehtap Baydu
27 JULY–3 OCTOBER 2017
Berlin, Germany
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Mehtap Baydu for the exhibition organized by the Bröhan-Museum.
Zone2Source
Pınar Yoldaş, "Carboniferous"
9 JULY–3 SEPTEMBER 2017
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA provided support for Pınar Yoldaş’s solo exhibition at Zone2Source.
Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien
Viron Erol Vert
24 JUNE–27 AUGUST 2017
Berlin, Germany
SAHA provided support for Viron Erol Vert’s solo exhibition at Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien.
Tate Modern
Fahrelnissa Zeid
13 JUNE–8 OCTOBER 2017
London, United Kingdom
SAHA supported the solo exhibition of Fahrelnissa Zeid at Tate Modern.
Skulptur Projekte 2017
Ayşe Erkmen, "On Water"
10 JUNE–1 OCTOBER 2017
Münster, Germany
SAHA supported the new work of Ayşe Erkmen who is invited to the Skulptur Projekte 2017.
Experimentierfeld
Sena Başöz
15–28 MAY 2017
Tokyo, Japan
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Sena Başöz for the exhibition organized by Experimental Field.
The Pavilion of Turkey at the 57th International Art Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia
Cevdet Erek, "ÇIN"
13 MAY–26 NOVEMBER 2017
Venice, Italy
SAHA provided production support for the Pavilion of Turkey at the 57th International Art Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia.
La Biennale di Venezia, the 57th International Art Exhibition
Nevin Aladağ & Hale Tenger
13 MAY–26 NOVEMBER 2017
Venice, Italy
SAHA provided support for the production of the works by Nevin Aladağ and Hale Tenger who are invited to the main exhibition of the Biennale di Venezia.
WIELS
Nil Yalter
20 APRIL–13 AUGUST 2017
Brussels, Belgium
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Nil Yalter for the exhibition “The Absent Museum” at WIELS.
Brighton Festival & Fabrica
İpek Duben
7 APRIL–29 MAY 2017
Brighton, United Kingdom
SAHA supported the work of İpek Duben at Brighton Festival.
Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery
Derya Akay
31 MARCH–17 MAY 2017
Campbell River, Canada
SAHA provided support for Derya Akay’s solo exhibition at Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery.
Kadist
Barış Doğrusöz, "Europos Dura project — a relational excavation"
24 FEBRUARY–16 APRIL 2017
Paris, France
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Barış Doğrusöz for the exhibition at Kadist.
Candyland
Mürüvvet Türkyılmaz & Selim Birsel
24 FEBRUARY–12 MARCH 2017
Stockholm, Sweden
SAHA supported Mürüvvet Türkyılmaz and Selim Birsel’s exhibition at Candyland.
Brown University David Winton Bell Gallery
Fatma Bucak, "And men turned their faces from there"
19 NOVEMBER 2016–5 FEBRUARY 2017
Rhode Island, USA
SAHA provided support for Fatma Bucak’s solo exhibition at David Winton Bell Gallery.
11th Shanghai Biennale
Didem Yazıcı & Müge Yılmaz
11 NOVEMBER 2016–12 MARCH 2017
Shanghai, China
SAHA provided support for the production of the new work by artist Müge Yılmaz and the exhibition by curator Didem Yazıcı participating in the 11th Shanghai Biennale.
Protocinema
Lara Ögel
8 NOVEMBER–4 DECEMBER 2016
Paris, France
SAHA supported the production of the works by Lara Ögel for the solo exhibition organized by Protocinema in Paris.
Grant for the Sustainability of Independent Art Initiatives 2016–2017
1 OCTOBER 2016–1 OCTOBER 2017
Turkey
SAHA has provided support for Corridor Project Space, MARS, Orta Format, Space Debris, and TOZ Artist Run Space within the grant program established in order to support the Sustainability of Independant Art Initiatives from Turkey.
Röda Sten Konsthall
Pınar Yoldaş, "The Warm, the Cool and the Cat"
24 SEPTEMBER–13 NOVEMBER 2016
Göteborg, Sweden
SAHA provided support for Pınar Yoldaş’s solo exhibition at Röda Sten Konsthall.
32nd Bienal de São Paulo
Güneş Terkol, “The Girl Was Not There”
7 SEPTEMBER–11 DECEMBER 2016
São Paulo, Brazil
SAHA supported the new work of Güneş Terkol who is invited to the 32nd Bienal de São Paulo.
Gwangju Biennale 11
Ahmet Öğüt, "United"
2 SEPTEMBER–6 NOVEMBER 2016
Gwangju, South Korea
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Ahmet Öğüt who is invited to the 11th Gwangju Biennale.
Corridor Project Space
Suat Öğüt
29–20 AUGUST 2016
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Suat Öğüt at Corridor Project Space.
Corridor Project Space
Hera Büyüktaşçıyan
30 JUNE–22 JULY 2016
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Hera Büyüktaşçıyan at Corridor Project Space.
Manifesta 11
Aslı Çavuşoğlu, "Muthoscapes"
11 JUNE–18 SEPTEMBER 2016
Zurich, Switzerland
SAHA supported the production of the work by Aslı Çavuşoğlu who is invited to the 11th Manifesta.
Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum for Contemporary Art – Berlin
Gülsün Karamustafa
10 JUNE 2016–15 JANUARY 2017
Berlin, Germany
SAHA supported the production of the new publication by Gülsün Karamustafa published on the occasion of the solo exhibition held at Hamburger Bahnhof.
9th Berlin Biennale
Halil Altındere
4 JUNE–18 SEPTEMBER 2016
Berlin, Germany
SAHA supported the production of the work by Halil Altındere who is invited to the 9th Berlin Biennale.
Corridor Project Space
Serkan Taycan
28 MAY–24 JUNE 2016
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Serkan Taycan at Corridor Project Space.
Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu
Mehtap Baydu, Nezaket Ekici, Ayşe Erkmen, Murat Germen, Ali Kazma, Volkan Kızıltunç, Servet Koçyiğit, belit sağ, Nasan Tur
13 MAY–18 SEPTEMBER 2016
Torun, Poland
SAHA provided production support for the “This yearning is ours!” exhibition.
State of Concept
Didem Pekün, "Of Dice and Men"
6 FEBRUARY–1 APRIL 2016
Athens, Greece
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Didem Pekün.
Extra City
Ergin Çavuşoğlu
5–28 FEBRUARY 2016
Antwerp, Belgium
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Ergin Çavuşoğlu in the exhibition “The Image Generator II” at the Extra City held between 5–28 February 2016.
Kunstverein Ludwigshafen
Şakir Gökçebağ
23 JANUARY–10 APRIL 2016
Ludwigshafen, Almanya
SAHA provided support for Şakir Gökçebağ’s solo exhibition at Kunstverein Ludwigshafen.
Kasseler Kunstverein
Cevdet Erek, "Winter Exhibition – Kış Sergisi"
22 JANUARY–27 MARCH 2016
Kassel, Germany
SAHA provided support for Cevdet Erek’s solo exhibition at Kasseler Kunstverein.
Istanbul. Passion, Joy, Fury
MAXXI
11 DECEMBER 2015–1 MAY 2016
Rome, Italy
SAHA provided support for the production of the works by the artists and the publication.
The University of Michigan Museum of Art
Ferhat Özgür
5 DECEMBER 2015–27 MARCH 2016
Michigan, USA
SAHA supported the production of the work by Ferhat Özgür for the exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art.
Jakarta Biennale 2015
Köken Ergun & Zeyno Pekünlü
15 NOVEMBER 2015–17 JANUARY 2016
Jakarta, Indonesia
SAHA provided support for the production of the new works by the artists Köken Ergun and Zeyno Pekünlü participating at the Jakarta Biennale held between 15 November 2015–17 January 2016.
Bonner Kunstverein
Banu Cennetoğlu
14 NOVEMBER 2015–17 JANUARY 2016
Bonn, Germany
SAHA supported Banu Cennetoğlu’s solo exhibition at Bonner Kunstverein.
Ashkal Alwan
Home Works 7
11–24 NOVEMBER 2015
Beirut, Lebanon
İnci Eviner, Suna Kafadar, Aykan Safoğlu, and Ali Taptık are invited to the seventh edition of “Home Works” organised by Ashkal Alwan. SAHA supported the participation of the artists.
Laboro Ergo Sum – I Work Therefore I Am!
amber’15
6–15 NOVEMBER 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
SAHA supported the production of Ebru Kurbak, Bager Akbay, Serkan Demir, Rafet Arslan and Onur Sönmez ’s new works for the exhibition “Laboro Ergo Sum – I Work Therefore I Am!” organized by amberPlatform.
Nothing Surprising
Ali Taptık
1–2 NOVEMBER 2015
SAHA supported the production of the book published by Marraine Ginette Editions.
6th Moscow Biennale
Burak Arıkan
22 SEPTEMBER–1 OCTOBER 2015
Moscow, Russia
SAHA supported the production of the work by Burak Arıkan who is invited to the 6th Moscow Biennale.
SALTWATER. A Theory of Thought Forms
14th Istanbul Biennial
5 SEPTEMBER–1 NOVEMBER 2015
Istanbul, Turkey
SAHA supported the new production of artists from Turkey invited to the 14th Istanbul Biennial.
User's Manual 2.0: Contemporary Art in Turkey 1975–2015
2–3 SEPTEMBER 2015
Turkey
SAHA supported the production of the book entitled “User's Manual 2.0: Contemporary Art in Turkey 1975–2015”.
Creative Time Summit 2015
11–13 AUGUST 2015
Venice, Italy
SAHA supported Defne Ayas, Ahmet Öğüt, Didem Pekün, Zeyno Pekünlü and Hakan Topal’s participation in the Creative Time Summit.
Grant for the Sustainability of Independent Art Initiatives 2015–2016
1 JUNE 2015–1 JUNE 2016
Turkey
SAHA provided support for Apartman Projesi (Berlin), BAS (İstanbul), m-est (online), Torun (Ankara), and Videoist (Mardin) within the grant program established in order to support the Sustainability of Independant Art Initiatives from Turkey.
The Drawing Center
İnci Eviner
29 MAY–28 JUNE 2015
New York, USA
SAHA supported the production of İnci Eviner’s new work for her solo show at the Drawing Center (29 May–28 June 2015).
3rd Mardin Biennial
15 MAY–15 JUNE 2015
Mardin, Turkey
SAHA provided support for the production of works of the artists participating at the 3rd Mardin Biennial.
Protocinema
Hale Tenger
14 MAY–13 JUNE 2015
New York, USA
SAHA supported the production of the work by Hale Tenger for the exhibition organized by Protocinema at Westbeth Building Basement.
The Pavilion of Turkey at the 56th International Art Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia
Sarkis
9 MAY–22 NOVEMBER 2015
Venice, Italy
SAHA provided production support for the Pavilion of Turkey at the 56th International Art Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia.
La Biennale di Venezia, the 56th International Art Exhibition
Meriç Algün Ringborg, "Souvenirs for the Landlocked"
9 MAY–22 NOVEMBER 2015
Venice, Italy
SAHA provided support for the production of the new work by Meriç Algün Ringborg who is invited to the main exhibition of the Biennale di Venezia.
SCCA, Center for Contemporary Arts – Ljubljana
Borga Kantürk
8–22 MAY 2015
Ljubljana, Slovenia
SAHA supported the production of Borga Kantürk’s work for his solo show at the Škuc Galerija (8–22 May 2015).
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Elif Uras
3 MAY–25 OCTOBER 2015
Connecticut, USA
SAHA supported the production of Elif Uras’ new work for her solo show at the Aldrich Museum (3 May–25 October 2015).
Chisenhale Gallery
Ahmet Öğüt, “Happy Together: Collaborators Collaborating”
29 APRIL–31 MAY 2015
London, United Kingdom
SAHA supported the production of Ahmet Öğüt’s new work for his solo show at the Chisenhale Gallery (29 April–31 May 2015).
Hyde Park Art Center
Deniz Gül
5–6 APRIL 2015
Chicago, USA
SAHA supported the performance entitled “5 Person Bufet” by Deniz Gül at the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago.
New Museum Generational Triennial 2015
Aslı Çavuşoğlu, "Long Ago Person Found"
25 FEBRUARY–24 MAY 2015
New York, USA
SAHA supported the production of works by Aslı Çavuşoğlu invited to the Generational Triennial 2015 at the New Museum.
Portikus
Elif Erkan
6 DECEMBER 2014–1 FEBRUARY 2015
Frankfurt, Germany
SAHA provided support for the production of the work Elif Erkan realized for the solo show at Portikus.
Broad Art Museum & Protocinema
Ahmet Öğüt
23 NOVEMBER 2014–12 APRIL 2015
East Lansing, USA
SAHA supported the production of the project by Ahmet Öğüt for the exhibition at Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University.
Kunstraum Innsbruck
Nasan Tur
8 NOVEMBER 2014–17 JANUARY 2015
Innsbruck, Austria
SAHA supported the production of the new publication by Nasan Tur published on the occasion of the solo exhibition held at Kunstraum Innsbruck.
Castello di Rivoli
Fatma Bucak, "I must say word about fear"
7 NOVEMBER 2014–12 JANUARY 2015
Turin, Italy
SAHA provided support for the production of a new publication by Fatma Bucak published on the occasion of the exhibition held at Castello di Rivoli.
Only The Dead Have Seen The End Of War
4. International Çanakkale Biennial
27 SEPTEMBER–2 NOVEMBER 2014
Çanakkale, Turkey
SAHA provided support for the production of the works by the artists participating at the 4th Canakkale Biennial.
We All Live on the Same Sea
Sirius Arts Centre
13 SEPTEMBER–12 OCTOBER 2014
Cobh, Ireland
SAHA provided production support for the “We All Live on the Same Sea” exhibition.
How to Talk about Things that Don’t Exist?
31. São Paulo Biennial
6 SEPTEMBER–7 DECEMBER 2014
São Paulo, Brazil
SAHA supported the projects of participants from Turkey who were invited to participate to the 31st Biennial de São Paulo.
Burning Down the House
Gwangju Biennale 10
5 SEPTEMBER–9 NOVEMBER 2014
Gwangju, South Korea
SAHA provided support for the position of independent curator Fatoş Üstek as Associate Curator of the Gwangju Biennale held between 5 September–9 November 2014.
International Sinop Biennial
Sinopale 5
12 JULY–31 AUGUST 2014
Sinop, Turkey
SAHA provided support for the production of the works by the artists.
Kunsthalle Basel
Nevin Aladağ
15 JUNE 2014–30 APRIL 2015
Basel, Switzerland
SAHA provided support for the production of the new work Nevin Aladağ realized for Kunsthalle Basel's back wall.
Schauraum
Işın Önol
1 JUNE–31 DECEMBER 2014
Vienna, Austria
SAHA provided support for the annual programme organized by Işın Önol who invited Ali Miharbi, Fatih Aydoğdu, and Pınar Yoldaş to participate in the talks and exhibitions.
The Rebirth of the Turkish Delight: Cool Istanbul
Seçil Yersel
30 MAY–13 JUNE 2014
Munich, Germany
SAHA provided production support for the publication “The Rebirth of the Turkish Delight: Cool Istanbul”
Dortmunder Kunstverein
Özlem Günyol & Mustafa Kunt
23 MAY–20 JULY 2014
Dortmund, Germany
SAHA supported Özlem Günyol and Mustafa Kunt’s exhibition at Dortmunder Kunstverein.
Heidelberger Kunstverein
İz Öztat
17 MAY–3 AUGUST 2014
Heidelberg, Germany
SAHA supported İz Öztat’s solo exhibition at Heidelberger Kunstverein.
Campo Adentro
Can Altay
30 MARCH–1 APRIL 2014
Carricola, Spain
SAHA supported Can Altay’s project at Campo Adentro.
Helsinki Photography Biennial 2014
Barbaros Kayan, Serkan Taycan
27 MARCH–14 MAY 2014
Helsinki, Finland
SAHA provided support for the production of the works by the artists.
Iniva (Institute of International Visual Arts)
Burak Delier
26 MARCH–17 MAY 2014
London, United Kingdom
SAHA supported Burak Delier’s solo exhibition at Iniva.
Marrakech Biennale 5
Can & Aslı Altay, Burak Arıkan, Cevdet Erek
26 FEBRUARY–31 MARCH 2014
Marrakech, Morocco
SAHA provided support for the production of new works by the artists.
Spike Island
Cevdet Erek
15 FEBRUARY–13 APRIL 2014
Bristol, United Kingdom
SAHA supported Cevdet Erek’s solo exhibition at Spike Island.
Grant for the Sustainability of the Independent Art Initiatives 2014–2015
1 JANUARY 2014–1 JANUARY 2015
Turkey
SAHA has provided support for the operations of 5533 (Istanbul), Pasaj (Istanbul), and Torun (Ankara).
Suat Öğüt
Hoger Instituut voor Schone Kunsten (HISK)
16 NOVEMBER–8 DECEMBER 2013
Ghent, Belgium
SAHA supported the production of the new work by Suat Öğüt in the group exhibition at Hoger Instituut voor Schone Kunsten (HISK).
Contemporary Art Gallery
Meriç Algün Ringborg
15 NOVEMBER 2013–19 JANUARY 2014
Vancouver, Canada
SAHA provided support for the production of the new work Meriç Algün Ringborg realized for the exhibition at Contemporary Art Gallery.
Muzeum Sztuki
Hüseyin Bahri Alptekin
15 NOVEMBER 2013–16 FEBRUARY 2014
Łódź, Poland
SAHA provided production support for the publication Hüseyin Bahri Alptekin. Facts, Incidents, Accidents, Circumstances, Situations.
Creative Time Summit 2013
25–26 OCTOBER 2013
New York, USA
SAHA supported Fulya Erdemci’s participation in the Creative Time Summit 2013.
The Association for Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab world, Iran, and Turkey (AMCA)
18–19 OCTOBER 2013
New York, USA
SAHA supported Ceren Özpınar’s participation in the AMCA conference.
Barbican Centre
Ayşe Erkmen: Intervals
24 SEPTEMBER 2013–5 JANUARY 2014
London, United Kingdom
SAHA supported Ayşe Erkmen’s solo exhibition at Barbican Centre.
Independent Curators International (ICI)
Curatorial Seminar
21–25 SEPTEMBER 2013
İstanbul, Turkey
Developed by ICI in collaboration with SAHA, the Curatorial Seminar focuses on Istanbul.
Mom, am I barbarian?
13th Istanbul Biennial
14 SEPTEMBER–20 OCTOBER 2013
İstanbul, Turkey
SAHA supported the 13th Istanbul Biennial.
CIMAM
12–14 AUGUST 2013
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
SAHA supported Pınar Öğrenci and Didem Özbek’s participation in the CIMAM conference 2013.
Open Call: The Research Fellowship 2013
Delfina Foundation
6–27 JULY 2013
London, United Kingdom
SAHA is supporting a research fellow from Turkey to be in residence. The deadline: 23 July 2013.
The Spirit of Utopia, Whitechapel Gallery
Ha Za Vu Zu
4 JULY–12 SEPTEMBER 2013
London, United Kingdom
SAHA supported for the performance of Ha Za VuZu in the exhibition The Spirit of Utopia at Whitechapel Gallery.
Nouvelles Vagues, Palais de Tokyo
A History of Inspiration
21 JUNE–9 SEPTEMBER 2013
Paris, France
SAHA supported for the production of “A History of Inspiration” exhibition.
The Pavilion of Turkey in the 55th Venice Biennal International Art Exhibition
Ali Kazma, "Resistance"
1 JUNE–24 NOVEMBER 2013
Venice, Italy
SAHA Association provided production support for the Pavilion of Turkey.
Independent Curators International (ICI)
Curatorial Intensive: From “Official History” to Underrepresented Narratives
19–25 MAY 2013
Derry~Londonderry, United Kngdom
SAHA supported Nazlı Gürlek’s participation in ICI’s training program in Northern Ireland.
Ashkal Alwan
Home Works 6
14–26 MAY 2013
Beirut, Lebanon
SAHA supported for the production of lectures and artist projects entitled Plastic Veins.
Open Systems
Encounters in Critical and Contemporary Art 1990s to date: Turkey
1 MAY–31 DECEMBER 2013
Vienna, Austria
SAHA provided support for the publication and online exhibition organized by Open Systems.
Project Biennial D-0 ARK Underground
Banu Cennetoğlu & Yasemin Özcan, Emre Erkal
26 APRIL–26 SEPTEMBER 2013
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
SAHA provided support for the production of the new works by the artists.
SculptureCenter
Güneş Terkol
22 APRIL–22 JULY 2013
Long Island, USA
SAHA supported for the new project of Güneş Terkol in the exhibition Better Homes at SculptureCenter.
CA2M Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo
Halil Altındere - CA2M
11 FEBRUARY–3 JUNE 2013
Madrid, Spain
SAHA supported Halil Altındere's solo exhibition at CA2M.
The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten
SAHA studio at the Rijksakademie
1 FEBRUARY 2013–30 NOVEMBER -0001
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SAHA will support a studio at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten for a Turkish artist from 2014 on. Application deadline: 15 February 2013.
ART IN GENERAL
The Library of Unborrowed Books
26 JANUARY–23 MARCH 2013
New York, USA
SAHA Association supported Meriç Algün Ringborg’s new project commissioned by Art in General.
INDEPENDENT CURATORS INTERNATIONAL (ICI)
The Curatorial Intensive - Curating Beyond Exhibition Making
21–30 OCTOBER 2012
New York, USA
SAHA supported Fatoş Üstek's participation in ICI's curatorial training program in New York.
Creative Time Summit
12–13 OCTOBER 2012
New York, USA
SAHA supported Seçil Yersel’s participation in the Creative Time Summit 2012.
THE CULTURAL CENTRE OF BELGRADE
The 53rd October Salon
22 SEPTEMBER–4 NOVEMBER 2012
Belgrade, Serbia
SAHA supported Ahmet Öğüt's project for the 53rd edition of October Salon.
2nd Mardin Biennial
21 SEPTEMBER–21 OCTOBER 2012
Mardin, Turkey
SAHA supported the projects of 9 artists from Turkey who were invited to participate in the 2nd Mardin Biennial.
amberPlatform/BIS
Commons Tense: New Media Art From Turkey
15–30 SEPTEMBER 2012
The Hague, Netherlands
SAHA supported the participation of artists invited to “Commons Tense: New Media Art From Turkey”.
Bard College
1 SEPTEMBER 2012–1 SEPTEMBER 2013
New York, ABD
SAHA supported Aykan Safoglu’s attendance in the Independent Study Program of the Master of Fine Arts Program at Bard College, New York.
INDEPENDENT CURATORS INTERNATIONAL (ICI)
The Curatorial Intensive - Curating Institutions
5–11 AUGUST 2012
Beijing, China
SAHA supported Ceren Erdem's participation in ICI's curatorial training program, The Curatorial Intensive in China.
dOCUMENTA (13)
9 JUNE–16 SEPTEMBER 2012
Kassel, Germany
SAHA provided support for the new works by Füsun Onur and Cevdet Erek who were invited to dOCUMENTA (13). A Füsun Onur book was also published as part of dOCUMENTA (13).
Manifesta 9
2 JUNE–30 SEPTEMBER 2012
Genk, Limburg, Belgium
SAHA provided support for Emre Hüner’s project at Manifesta 9.
INDEPENDENT CURATORS INTERNATIONAL (ICI)
The Curatorial Intensive – Instituto Inhotim
22–28 APRIL 2012
Minas Gerais, Brazil
SAHA supported Kevser Güler and Övül Durmuşoğlu’s participation in ICI’s curatorial training program at Instituto Inhotim.
La Triennale 2012
20 APRIL–26 AUGUST 2012
Paris, France
SAHA provided support for the production of new works by Sarkis and Köken Ergun, who were invited to La Triennale from Turkey.
INDEPENDENT CURATORS INTERNATIONAL (ICI)
The Curatorial Intensive - Curating Performance
1–21 NOVEMBER 2011
New York, USA
SAHA supported Adnan Yıldız's participation to ICI's "Curating Performance" program in New York.
Performa 11
1–21 NOVEMBER 2011
New York, USA
SAHA supported Aslı Çavuşoğlu’s project “Words Dash Against the Façade” participating in Performa 11.
Untitled (12th İstanbul Biennial)
17 SEPTEMBER–13 NOVEMBER 2011
İstanbul, Turkey
SAHA supported the participation of artists invited to the 12th Istanbul Biennial from Turkey.