International Istanbul Biennial, in association with the Delegation of the European Commission to Turkey, has launched a project called “Culture in Action”, taking place in diverse cities of Anatolia. The project brings together artists, art critics and curators in a series of panel discussions, talks and video screenings. “Culture in Action” events were previously held in Mersin, Antakya, Diyarbakır and Gaziantep.

“Culture in Action” activities, which are free of charge, take place this time in Ankara at May 30-31 and are organized by the International İstanbul Biennial in collaboration with Leo Organisation.


Panel Discussion
The Role of Culture and Arts in Civil Society Organisation on the Process of Integration to the European Union
30 May 2008 Friday, 16.00-18.00
Moderator: Seda Erden, EC Delegation to Turkey
Pelin Başaran, garajistanbul
Özlem Oktar Varoğlu, Ankara Jazz Association
Pelin Tan, İTÜ Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Art History
Laden Yurttagüler, İstanbul Bilgi University, Unit of Non-Governmental Organisations

Venue: Gazi Üniversitesi Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi
Tunus Cad. No: 35 Kavaklıdere Ankara

Video Screenings
Gecegezenler Programme I
30 May 2008 Friday, 22.00-00.30
Gecegezenler Programme II
31 May 2008 Saturday, 22.00-00.30

Venue: İran Cad. Karum İş Merkezi merdivenleri Çankaya Ankara