10th Çanakkale Biennial Opens to Visitors with the Theme of Ebb & Flow
The 10th Çanakkale Biennial, bringing cultural heritage together with contemporary art, has opened its doors.
The 10th Çanakkale Biennial, bringing Çanakkale's historical and cultural heritage together with different disciplines of contemporary art, has met art lovers with the theme "Metcezir // Ebb & Flow".
Opening and Theme of the Biennial
The 10th Çanakkale Biennial, which brings Çanakkale's historical and cultural heritage together with different disciplines of contemporary art, has opened with the theme "Metcezir // Ebb & Flow".
Opening Speeches and Important Details
At the opening of the biennial, founder Seyhan Boztepe, managing curator Deniz Erbaş, and representatives of supporting institutions drew attention to the event's journey spanning over twenty years and the importance of local collaborations.
New Ceramics-Focused Selections
Starting with the "Special Focus: Ceramics" selection presented for the first time at the Troy Museum, the exhibitions extend from museums to historical buildings, and from art workshops to rural areas.
Relationship Between Water and Soil
Addressing the relationship between water and soil through coastal ecologies, ceramic production, and cultural memory, the biennial offers a broad exhibition route extending from the Troy Museum to historical buildings, and from art workshops to rural settlements.
Anniversary of CABININ
Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Çanakkale Biennial Initiative, the edition titled "Metcezir // Ebb & Flow" addresses the relationship between water and soil through coastal ecologies, ceramic production, and cultural memory.
Expanding Exhibition Venues
In the program featuring 15 venues spreading from the city center to Troy, Yukarı Tartışık, Adatepe, and Küçükkuyu, there is also the "Special Focus: Ceramics" section presented for the first time.
Event Schedule and Dates
The main exhibitions can be visited until November 20; talks, panels, children's and adults' workshops, concerts, and film screenings will continue until November 27. The detailed program can be accessed on the biennial's website.