Halil Altındere (born in 1971 in
Mardin
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, lives in
Istanbul
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) is a
contemporary art
Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world. Their art is a dynamic co ...
ist. His work includes video, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, as well as collaborative editorial and curatorial projects.
The themes of his work mix traditional with the modern, Western with Eastern. His works point explore issues within contemporary societies and issues that cross social debates. His later work explores the everyday life and the humorous codes of
subcultures in Istanbul.
His work has been showcased in major international
exhibition
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s including Documenta 12 (2007), Manifesta 4 (2002), Kwangju Biennial (2002),
Sao Paulo Biennial
SAO or Sao may refer to:
Places
* Sao civilisation, in Middle Africa from 6th century BC to 16th century AD
* Sao, a town in Boussé Department, Burkina Faso
* Saco Transportation Center (station code SAO), a train station in Saco, Maine, U ...
(1998),
Istanbul Biennial
The Istanbul Biennial is a contemporary art exhibition that has been held biennially in Istanbul, Turkey, since 1987. The Biennial has been organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) since its inception. Format
Istanbul Bie ...
(1997). One of his most ambitious solo exhibition was held at CA2M in
Madrid
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, curated by
Ferran Barenblit.
External links
Halil Altındere at Documenta 12 Opymos Collection
References
Turkish contemporary artists
Living people
1971 births
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