At our 532nd Art Meeting, we are visiting Zihni Han as part of the 18th Istanbul Biennial.

Zihni Han is an integral part of Istanbul's historical fabric. Originally established in 1930 as the headquarters of a shipping company in Zonguldak, the building was rebuilt in 1973 at its current location in Tophane. Despite coastal transformations such as the Galataport project, this historic structure has preserved its originality. With its robust and functional architecture, it provides a raw platform for contemporary artworks, bringing together the city's economic past and contemporary art.

The space features works by 16 artists, including Abdullah Al Saadi, Willy Aractingi, Karimah Ashadu, Chen Ching-Yuan, Ian Davis, Celina Eceiza, Pélagie Gbaguidi, Rafik Greiss, Jasleen Kaur, Valentin Noujaïm, Marwan Rechmaoui, Stéphanie Saadé, Sara Sadik, Sohail Salem, Elif Saydam, and Selma Selman.

Some of the artists and their works that stand out include: Abdullah Al Saadi, who has been archiving his relationship with nature for over forty years through found objects, drawings, and notes, creating a personal inventory. Chen Ching-Yuan, with his works from his "Bricks and Timber" series, questions what endures after destruction. Karimah Ashadu explores themes of labor and remembrance with her film "Machine Boys" and her bronze sculpture "Wreath," which resembles tire tracks. Selma Selman, in her performance piece "Motherboards," critically examines modern economic systems by focusing on the extraction of precious metals from discarded electronics.

Wednesday, November 19

12:00-1:00 PM

Address: Zihni Han, Kemankeş Karamustafapaşa Neighborhood, Tophane İskele Street No:12 Karaköy

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