Seminar Seminar Series on Philosophy Memory and Sociology

Do societies have a memory just like the individuals?

Exhibition Intensions 4

In collaboration by Open Dialogue Istanbul and Akbank Sanat, we have successfully completed yet another "Curating Contemporary Art an" Seminar Program. As we set sail for the fifth edition, we take great honor and joy in announcing that our alumni network has now reached sixty graduates. 

Seminar A Tool for Reflecting on Society: Emotions

24 March 2025 - From the perspective of "sociology of emotions", we feel how unique "modern" people are and how similar they are to each other. From the encounters and vibrations of people and disciplines, we discover ways of looking at the world anew and our responsibilities.

Conversation Short to Feature - Vuslat Saraçoğlu

22 March 2025 - Vuslat Saraçoğlu will share her experiences about her cinematic journey with screenings of her first feature film Debt, which won the Best Film award at the 37th International Istanbul Film Festival, and her short documentary Children of Müslüm Baba.

Blog Vuslat Saraçoğlu ile üretim yolculuğunun paradoksu

With her distinctive cinematic style and festival successes, Vuslat Saraçoğlu has emerged as one of the most talked-about directors and screenwriters of recent years. Before the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival we spoke with Vuslat Saraçoğlu about her cinematic journey, creative process, and this year’s festival.

Short Film Squashed

Short Film Debt

Short Film The Children of Müslüm Baba

Short Film Still Outside

Exhibition Intensions 5

We are delighted to announce that we have successfully completed the fifth edition of the “Curating Contemporary Art” Seminar Program. The Seminar Program is organized by Open Dialogue Istanbul and Akbank Sanat.

Seminar The Epistemology of Ignorance and What Lies Behind Indifference

14 November 2024 - In this seminar, which offers a critical perspective on digital technologies, a multidisciplinary reading of contemporary sociality will be made using recent studies on the epistemology of ignorance.

Seminar The Current Situation in Arts Management

15 April 2024 - In this module, Aysun will open the concept of “art management”, which is accused of instilling business culture and instrumentalizing art by imposing conflict and paradox, into discussion within the framework of today's practices with cultural diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability.