Threads Holding The Story Together: Interview With Rosa Lacavalla 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.

We just said good bye to the Gate 27's resident Rosa Lacavala. This interview aims to shed light on her practice and her relationship with nature, daily life, and architectural elements. Read it on burakmert.com

03.09.2025 08:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Interview for Gate 27’s 2024 Almanac 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.

Esin Hamamcı from Gazete Oksijen interviewed me about Gate 27's 2024 Almanac. Read it on burakmert.com

02.09.2025 07:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Where to draw the line? Art as a Tool or Art as a Creative Process 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…

I wrote about something that’s been sitting with me for a while: Where do we draw the line between using art as a tool and letting it simply be?
My essay is a reflection on art, power, systems, and the quiet space that creation sometimes needs. Read it now.

06.08.2025 10:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Positioning Arts and Culture To Deliver Impact 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.

I just published the second and final part of my two-part reflection on the Regenerative Capital: Impact and Future Meeting by Onarım Atölyesi. This piece focuses on the role of arts and culture in creating social impact, their challenges in current economic models.

23.07.2025 09:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Impact Investment or Investment Bringing Impact 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.

Just attended the Regenerative Capital: Impact and Future Meeting by @onarimatolyesi. It sparked so many thoughts. From ESG trends to why arts and culture matter for social impact, I’m reflecting on it all in a two-part piece. Stay tuned for part two, where I dive into art’s role.

16.07.2025 09:13 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

My new interview with artist Delal Eken is online on burakmert.com/2025/07/03/d... don’t hesitate to leave a comment

03.07.2025 10:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Delal Eken’s “Beam” Navigates the Fragile Threshold Between Resistance and Light 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.

Delal Eken’s “Beam” Navigates the Fragile Threshold Between Resistance and Light

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…

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