Reading Interiors in 1980s Ankara: Transformation of Gallery Art Production and Private Art Galleries

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https://doi.org/10.15320/ICONARP.2024.306

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Art gallery, Memory, Modern interiors, Oral history, Private art gallery

Abstract

This study examines Gallery Sanat Yapım, one of the first private art galleries in Ankara, as a representation of urban transformation in the 1980s. Gallery Sanat Yapım is analyzed using qualitative longitudinal research and document analysis. This process highlights its spatial and temporal transformations. To provide an understanding of the gallery's role in Ankara's art scene, the research incorporates data collected through interviews in addition to an analysis of written, visual, and audio materials. The evaluation includes an examination of these sources to reveal the impact of galleries on Ankara's cultural scene. In contrast to government-supported art galleries, this research emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of private galleries, such as Gallery Sanat Yapım, which played a pivotal role in shaping Ankara's cultural identity. Thus, as a cultural and urban setting, the importance of gallery spaces is emphasized through the evaluation of interior space and spatial context. Furthermore, a comprehensive understanding of the spatial components offers crucial insights into audience engagement with artworks. In conclusion, the findings shed light on the opportunities and challenges faced by both private and state-supported art galleries during the period. This research contributes novel perspectives on the intersection of space, art, and society within Ankara's evolving urban landscape, thereby enriching scholarly discourse. Ultimately, the study underscores the crucial role of private galleries in preserving and shaping the city's cultural heritage, paving the way for future academic investigations in this field.

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Author Biographies

Güliz Taşdemir, TED University

Güliz TAŞDEMİR is a faculty member at TED University. She earned her bachelor's from Başkent University and her master's and doctorate from Hacettepe University. Her 2018 doctoral thesis, "Urban Interiors: Arcades in the Memory of Ankara (1950-1980)," explores space, social history, and identity. She is an active member of Docomomo_Turkey.

Ayşe Uysal, Hacettepe University

Ayşe UYSAL graduated from Selçuk University's Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design in 2017. In 2020, she began a master’s program at Başkent University, completing it in 2023 with her thesis, "Social Representation and Spatial Traces of Private Gallery Spaces in Post-1980 Ankara." She is currently a Ph.D. student at Hacettepe University.

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31-12-2024

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Taşdemir, G., & Uysal, A. (2024). Reading Interiors in 1980s Ankara: Transformation of Gallery Art Production and Private Art Galleries. ICONARP International Journal of Architecture and Planning, 12(2), 828–847. https://doi.org/10.15320/ICONARP.2024.306

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