Bibliographical references 04/2005
Some websites that approach the work of Ethem Özgüven, and the Turkish art scene:
The website of independent “La Insignia” magazine features some work by Turkish poet Ilhan Berk, in Spanish. http://www.lainsignia.org/2000/noviembre/cul_023.htm
“Xurban” is an on-line collective dedicated to art and politics. They create video, text, action, and performance with strong political overtones. One of their members is Güven Incirlioglu, who wrote the essay on the work of Ethem Özgüven.
A “Xurban” collective piece entitled S.I.E.G.C.R.A.F.T. was featured in the “Call me ISTANBUL ist mein Name” exhibition, which was promoted by ZKM as part of the European Cultural Festival (2004). The exhibition website features details, texts, and pictures of the piece.
http://hosting.zkm.de/istanbul/e/ausstellung
The 8th International Istanbul Biennale took place in 2003, curated by Dan Cameron. The “Universes in Universe” website contains information, articles, artist lists, and art work, in addition to texts by the curator and critic reviews of the Biennale's three past editions.