This week’s guest for our talk series “I am new to İzmir and…” was photography artist Hale. After living in various places following including her time in Istanbul Yeldeğirmeni, she decided to settle in Bergama. During the discussion, Hale shared her experiences in Bergama and her artistic endeavors in various places, including Istanbul and Bergama.

The discussion revolved around the relationship between historical aspects of living spaces and their everyday life, the process of touristification of places,  the pine forests of Kozak Plateau, and mining exploration activities.

The next meeting of “I am new to İzmir and…” will take place on
November 14th, Tuesday, at 18:30 at İzmir Mediterranean Academy
Guests: Mehtap and Menelaos.

To follow the rest of the program:
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