ZOYA Istanbul’s “SELJUK Mirror” Is a Balance Between Material Reality and Introversion
ZOYA Istanbul uses the symbolic and geometric language found in Seljuk structures to infuse tabletop objects and jewellery with a holistic perspective…
Category: Turkey
Craft & Symbol: A Turkish Collection Curated by Gökhan Karakuş
Set against the wood and stone of a traditional countryside home, "Craft & Symbol" focuses on the vitality of craft and the presence of the imperfect …
Seray Asker: Designing goddesses, beasts & other modern myths
“The thought that I was breathing the same wind as our ancestors did a million years ago … carrying their culture to the 2000s in…
The Hidden Hand: Crafted Turkish Design
Dial Gokalp: “Neo” Jar No:1 Existing in a unique geographic zone that has historically been an interface between many cultures since prehistory, Turkey is…
Interview: Gökhan Karakus; The potential of design
Our Istanbul curator Gökhan Karakus gives his view on the potential of design from a Turkish angle live on TRT, along with some pictures from…
Discovering Design Communities – DESIGN WEEK TURKEY
“Discovering Design Communities – A curated design journey across the globe” by Adorno International Design Collaboration at Design Week Turkey in Istanbul from 8 to…
EXCERPT: On Contemporary Turkish Design
In the past two decades, contemporary design by Turkish designers has gone through a remarkable period of activity, highlighted by an increasing numbe…
Meet the Curator: GÖKHAN KARAKUS, Istanbul
Gökhan Karakuş is an Istanbul-based designer, curator, business strategist, historian, architecture critic and theorist who focuses on the indigenou…
