Co-Art Co-Act | ‘What can art do for our global problems?’

Co-Art Co-Act | “What can art do for our global problems?’’

In the Anthropocene Epoch, in which man has irreparably influenced the systems of the world, it is important to evaluate the transformative impact of art on individuals and societies from a different perspective. Since art is beyond the data, statistics and reports that we come across all the time; while making the emotions and contradictions underlying the complex problems we face visible, it can create a susceptible environment to change by facilitating empathy and touching people's hearts, minds and imaginations.

Global problems are apparent. Change is essential for solving these complex global problems, especially the climate crisis, and action is essential for change. We contribute  to solution seeking through the dialogue and experience we have established through art with the yaklaş_2030 project.

Art in yaklaş_2030 / Co-Art Co-Act project, realized in cooperation with UNDP,  is handled as a power that encourages, facilitates and accelerates our action in the Anthropocene Epoch.

Co-Art Co-Act consists of three main stages:

1.Selection | March - December 2022

A selection of 16 works selected for starting a dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals has been opened at OzU Pavilion Building as of March. For more information about the selection and guided tour participation details click here.

2.Panel & Talks | April 2022

‘What can art do for our global problems?' - 18 April 2022

Faik Uyanık / UNDP

Hande Paker / Bahçeşehir University

Melis Cin / Lancaster University

Özlem Bahadır & Okan Pala / Özyeğin University

Lost Waters -19 April 2022

Elmas Deniz / Artist

Okan Pala / Özyeğin University

Right to the City - 25 April 2022

Murat Germen / Artist, Sabancı University

Özlem Bahadır / Özyeğin University

3.Multidisciplinary Art Workshops | May 2022

12-17 May 2022

Multi-disciplinary art workshop with Murat Germen _ photography

Multi-disciplinary art workshop with Elmas Deniz _ video

Click here to register for workshops.

You can follow the developments and the process at yaklas.org, @ozu_yaklas ig account and contact us at yaklas@ozyegin.edu.tr for your questions and suggestions.