Kuten is alternative to what?

42 artist initiatives from different countries participate to the 1st International Artist Initiatives İstanbul Meeting. "Kuten" is one of these. Below you will find the answers given by "Kuten" to our questions regarding the ocassion...



Motivation: To meet representatives of other artist initiatives, show works by members, discuss present and future projects and form a network for future collaboration

When: 2002

Where: Kuten projects are realised in different locations and spaces. Usually the spaces are hosted by a co-organizing partner.

What: Kuten was founded to promote and generate visual culture.

Who: Kuten has been involved in various projects ranging from design competitions to international seminars and exhibitions.

Why: Kuten operates as a sideshow of its members individual careers and projects. An important part of our activities, a part of producing the projects, is to spend some time together.

Context: A static office driven exhibition space.

Ambition: ..we want the moon too...