The public program, organized as part of Köken Ergun’s exhibition Young Turks, features lectures, discussions, screenings, and talks in the exhibition space. Visitors are also invited to consult a selection of books on history, anthropology, cultural studies and art provided at Garage Library.
I, Soldier
Director: Köken Ergun
Duration: 7 minutes
Turkey 2007
The Flag
Director: Köken Ergun
9 minutes
Turkey 2008
Born in Istanbul in 1976, Köken Ergun studied acting at İstanbul University and completed his postgraduate degree in ancient Greek literature at King's College London, followed by a master’s degree in art history at Bilgi University. After working with American theater director Robert Wilson, Ergun became more involved in video and film. His multi-channel video installations have been exhibited internationally at institutions including Palais de Tokyo, Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam, KIASMA, Digital Art Lab Tel Aviv, Casino Luxembourg, Protocinema, Queensland Art Gallery, SALT, and Kunsthalle Winterthur. His film works have received several awards at film festivals, including the Tiger Award for Short Film at the 2007 Rotterdam Film Festival, and the Special Mention Prize at the 2013 Berlinale. Ergun’s works are included in public collections such as the Centre Pompidou, Stadtmuseum Berlin and the Kadist Foundation.
Admission is free, please register in advance.
Priority booking for GARAGE members. Please, send the request on members@garagemca.org
