Transit Istanbul: Sanem Su Avci & Didem Danis

In collaboration with Globe Aroma, we highlight the dynamics of migration through the lens of the global city Istanbul. This metropolis plays a crucial role as an international transit point within the worldwide migration network. We examine not only Istanbul’s function as a transit hub but also how integration and migration are intertwined within artistic practices.

The program features the musical lecture performance Historical Revelations by artist and historian Sanem Su Avci, where hidden histories and personal narratives come to life. Additionally, we host a discussion with artists who, through a passage in Turkey, found their way to Belgium and are now active in its cultural landscape.

Sociologist Didem Danış (Galatasaray University, Istanbul) provides an in-depth exploration of the challenges Istanbul faces as a migration hub. She delves into the current debates surrounding migration, shedding light on the complex relationship between transit, integration, and identity.

This evening invites reflection on migration as a universal theme, as well as a source of artistic inspiration and societal transformation.

18:00: DOORS
19:00-19:50: Lecture Didem
20:00-20:50: Performance Historical Revalations
21:00-22:00: Aftertalk with Didem & Sanem