During the 2024 Foto Festiwal in Łódź, I met Rosa Lacavalla and discussed her project inspired by the equator's imaginary line between Italy and Argentina. Her work examines themes of migration and cultural exchange, emphasizing the connection between nature and architecture. Rosa's experiences highlight the importance of personal stories within artistic expressions.

Esin Hamamcı from Gazete Oksijen interviewed me about Gate 27's 2024 Almanac, highlighting its impact on residents and collaborators through included interviews. The Almanac also serves as an activity report for the residency operations. Thanks to Esin Hamamcı for the interview, which is available only in Turkish.

Capitalism has commodified all aspects of life, including arts and culture, which are crucial for social change. While the market influences artistic value, a balance must be maintained to preserve…

The visual arts and cultural sector faces challenges in achieving financial sustainability while ensuring public access. Museums rely on diverse income streams, but smaller initiatives struggle with funding and scalability. Social impact reporting is increasing, highlighting the arts' role in addressing societal issues. Collaboration with larger institutions and supportive policies are essential for growth and sustainability.

The event "Regenerative Capital: Impact and Future Meeting" highlighted the importance of arts and culture in social impact and its role in regenerative economic models. It emphasized the necessity of measuring social value and ESG efforts, while acknowledging the gap between environmental focus and social impact, implying a need for integration between these areas.

Delal Eken is a painter and video installation artist exploring themes of waste, presence, and absence. Based in Istanbul, her solo exhibition "Beam," running from June 12 to July 5, 2025, showcases her innovative use of materials to blur visibility and create layers of meaning. The curator, Deniz Özgültekin, emphasizes sensory engagement over didactic interpretation.