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The international exhibition “Belgium–Istanbul Art Bridge,” organized by Belgian Art Hub, has opened to visitors at Metrohan in Istanbul.
The exhibition is hosted by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and supported by the Consulate General of Belgium in Istanbul.
Curated by Jeroen Demoen, the exhibition brings together works by artists Karl Talip Kara, Saar De Buysere, Aksu Guney, and Veerle De Smet. The show presents a selection of contemporary works aimed at establishing a shared artistic ground between different geographies and cultural perspectives.
The exhibition explores themes including the relationship between past and present, humanity and nature, and memory and transformation.
According to organizers, the selection creates a layered conceptual framework that encourages interdisciplinary reflection and dialogue among viewers.
At the opening ceremony, Belgian Consul General in Istanbul Tim Van Anderlecht emphasized the historical role of both Türkiye and Belgium as cultural crossroads.
He noted that Türkiye’s position between Europe and Asia and Belgium’s location between northern and southern Europe have contributed to long-standing traditions of cultural and artistic production that continue to evolve today.
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Libraries and Museums Director Ali Safak Ozdemir said that Istanbul has historically been a center of diversity.
He stated that the exhibition reflects the city’s ongoing role as a meeting point for different cultures, voices, and narratives and that the works span various media, including drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation.
Artist Aksu Guney stated that her works address the pressures of contemporary urban life, particularly themes of overcrowding and emotional strain.
She also noted that her visual language draws inspiration from the aesthetic of Andrei Tarkovsky’s Polaroids while incorporating personal memory and experience.
Artist Karl Talip Kara described art as a universal language that transcends verbal communication, stating that it connects people across cultural boundaries. He also underlined the significance of the exhibition in strengthening artistic ties between Belgium and Türkiye.
The exhibition will remain open to the public free of charge on Metrohan’s first floor until May 20.
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