Anna Laudel Contemporary

‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’ invites visitors to reconsider our connection with the city and the street, and to notice what often goes unseen in the fast-paced rhythm of everyday life. Bringing together works by Lennart Brede, Ramazan Can, Tuğçe Diri, Bilal Hakan Karakaya, Ardan Özmenoğlu, Daniele Sigalot, Cem Sonel, and Serpil Yeter, the exhibition presents traces that engage with the city’s rhythm, surface, and memory. The diversity of the urban landscape is mirrored in the wide range of artistic expressions inspired by it. Drawing from various corners of the city, the participating artists reinterpret hidden stories embedded in details—using a variety of techniques. From manhole covers to mosaics, paving stones to market stalls, every element featured in the exhibition reflects a trace of Istanbul, offering viewers an archival snapshot of the city's ongoing flow. The exhibition is on view at Anna Laudel from June 1 to August 31.

With ‘Where You Are Understood’, Anna Laudel invites viewers to reflect on the idea of transformation through the poetic lens of blossoming. Inspired by the anonymous saying, “A person blooms where they are understood,” the exhibition revisits this ideal, offering a space where the notion of growth—emotional, personal, or even material—takes center stage. Each artwork in the exhibition traces the marks of change, hidden potential, and gradual transformation, whether in people or objects. The works explore the idea that one can blossom by discovering their inner strength, being truly seen by another, or simply finding a sense of peace and clarity. The flower, often associated with hope and beauty in everyday life, is reimagined by each participating artist using diverse materials and perspectives—turning the metaphor of “blossoming” into a richly layered visual narrative. Featuring works by Ramazan Can, Ertuğrul Güngör & Faruk Ertekin, Bilal Hakan Karakaya, Ekin Su Koç, Ardan Özmenoğlu, Özlem Yenigül, and Hanefi Yeter, the exhibition spans a wide artistic spectrum including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and digital media. The exhibition is on view at Anna Laudel from June 1 to August 31.