Can Altay

Can Altay is a thought-provoking artist, born in Ankara in 1975.

Can Altay's Art style

Exploring civic space and urban life, Can Altay (born in Ankara in 1975) incorporates images, objects, and spaces into his artistic expression. Altay focuses on the transgression of legal and conventional borders, shedding light on how these boundaries are surpassed. Engaging in the politics of space, he delves into the conflict between the traditional and the subjective.

Altay engages in a discourse that intertwines Western notions and values with the everyday realities of Turkish life. As a result, the artist crafts a critical yet gentle language that navigates the space between traditions and the influences of (post)modernist and globalist domination.

Exhibitions of Can Altay's Art

Can Altay's participation in biennials and exhibitions worldwide, from Istanbul to Yinchuan, Havana to Busan, is a testament to the universality of his themes. Museums and galleries such as the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the VanAbbe Museum in Eindhoven, and the MAXXI in Rome have all hosted his thought-provoking works.

His solo exhibitions, scattered across prestigious venues, serve as milestones in his artistic journey. From ar/ge kunst in Bolzano to Öktem Aykut in Istanbul, Arcade in London, and beyond, Altay's work has left an indelible mark on the global art scene.