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.
Grant for the Sustainability of Independent Art Initiatives 2015
SAHA | Open Call
1 JANUARY 2015–1 JANUARY 2016
Turkey
SAHA will be offering new grants for the Sustainability of Independent Art Initiatives in Turkey within 2015–2016. A total of 75.000 TRY with a maximum of 15.000 TRY per initiative for up to five organizations will be granted.
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 for 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
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 Bienal de São Paulo.
Burning Down the House
10. Gwangju Biennale
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.
The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
Open Call
4 JULY–31 DECEMBER 2014
New York, USA
SAHA will support a studio at the ISCP for an artist from Turkey. Application deadline: 30 July 2014.
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 by Işın Önol who invited Ali Miharbi, Fatih Aydoğdu, and Pınar Yoldaş to participate to 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
1 JANUARY 2014–1 JANUARY 2015
Turkey
SAHA has provided support for the operations of 5533 (Istanbul), Pasaj (Istanbul), and Torun (Ankara).
Hoger Instituut voor Schone Kunsten (HISK)
Suat Öğüt
16 NOVEMBER–8 DECEMBER 2013
Ghent, Belgium
SAHA supported for 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, 2013
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 International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
Open Call
2 JUNE–30 NOVEMBER 2013
New York, USA
SAHA will support a studio at the ISCP for an artist from Turkey. Application deadline: 28 June 2013
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
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 supported Emre Hüner’s work 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 supported the 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), 2011
17 SEPTEMBER–13 NOVEMBER 2011
İstanbul, Turkey
SAHA supported the participation of artists invited to the 12th Istanbul Biennial from Turkey.