I'm truly excited to be speaking on the TEDxITU Women stage!
Per Aspera Ad Astra through hardships to the stars...
This theme is remind us that no journey is ever linear.
In this talk, I'll be exploring how struggle, persistence and reinvention shape not only our individual journeys, but also the futures we dare to imagine and build
I look forward to sharing this journey with you
📍18 April 2026, ITU Macka Kampüsü
⏱️12:00-12:20
يجمع بيت الفن والتكنولوجيا، من تنظيم إسراء أوكزان في #سكة26، 21 فناناً في معرض تفاعلي يلتقي فيه الفن بالبيانات والتقنية. من خلال أعمال فنية مبتكرة وتعاونات مع شركاء إبداعيين وتقنيين، يدعو البيت زوّاره للتفاعل واستكشاف هذا العالم. لا تفوتوا فرصة زيارته!
📍 بيت 341، حي الشندغة التاريخي
🗓️ 23 يناير – 1 فبراير 2026
🎟️ الدخول مجاني
#منصة_سكة
The Art and Tech House, curated by Esra Okzan for #Sikka26, brings together 21 artists in an interactive exhibition where art, data, and technology converge. Through immersive works and collaborations with creative and tech partners, the house invites visitors to explore, interact, and uncover new layers of meaning. Check it out at Sikka!
📍 House 341, Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood
🗓️ 23 Jan – 1 Feb 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
#SikkaPlatform #ArtAndTechHouse
I'm delighted to announce that I've joined the 2025 International Selectors Committee for the Lumen Prize!
The 2025 Lumen Prize Call for Entries is now open, visit the Lumen Prize web site!
✨ Enter the 2025 Lumen Prize ✨
🗓️ Call for Entries closes May 23rd
💸 $30,000 Total Prize Fund
🏆 9 Categories to Enter
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7V-Mw3w
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24-25 Nisan tarihlerinde, Ankara Ticaret Odası (ATO) ev sahipliğinde ATO Congresium’da gerçekleşen Uluslararası Ankara Marka Buluşmaları (BRAiND Conference) kapsamında “Geleceğin Kültür ve Sanat Deneyimleri” panelinde yer almak benim için oldukça keyifli ve ilham vericiydi.
Bu yıl “marka yapan zekalar yapay zeka ile buluşuyor” mottosuyla düzenlenen etkinlikte, farklı disiplinlerden gelen bakış açılarını bir arada görmek ayrıca çok değerliydi.
Bu değerli oturumda @virgilefilm , @ikandemir ve moderatörlüğüyle @esramai ile birlikte; deneyim tasarımının geleceğini, teknoloji ile sanatın kesişim noktasını ve bu dönüşümün kültür-sanat dünyasına etkilerini ele alma fırsatı bulduk.
Konuşmamda özellikle, @momentfactory ile birlikte hayata geçirdiğimiz Astra Lumina İstanbul’un hikâyesine ve bu deneyimin İstanbul’un kültür-sanat dengesi içerisinde nasıl konumlandığına değindik.
Bu tür platformların, farklı bakış açılarını bir araya getirerek yeni fikirlerin doğmasına katkı sağladığına inanıyorum.
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It was a pleasure and a truly inspiring experience to be part of the “Future of Cultural and Artistic Experiences” panel at the BRAiND Conference, held at ATO Congresium in Ankara on April 24–25, hosted by the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO).
This year’s theme, “Minds that build brands meet artificial intelligence,” brought together diverse perspectives from across disciplines, creating a valuable platform for exchange.
Together with Virgile Mangiavillano, İbrahim Kandemir, and moderated by Esra Özkan, we had the opportunity to explore the future of experience design, the intersection of technology and art, and how this transformation is reshaping the cultural landscape.
During my talk, I focused on the story of Astra Lumina Istanbul, developed in collaboration with Moment Factory, and how this experience positions itself within Istanbul’s cultural and artistic ecosystem.
I strongly believe that platforms like this play a crucial role in bringing together diverse perspectives and sparking new ideas.
Thrilled to be announced as a member of the International Selectors Committee for the 2026 Lumen Prize! @lumen_prize
Looking forward to the journey ahead with this incredible team!
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The 2026 Lumen Prize ISC
Today we begin introducing some of our 2026 International Selectors Committee (ISC), the global group who read and evaluate every submission before our finalists move to the Jury Panel.
Their time, expertise, and attention shape the integrity of the Prize, and we’re incredibly grateful for the dedication and care they bring to this process 🙏
Please welcome:
✨ Yusuke Shono
✨ Diliana Alexander FilmGate Miami
✨ Michele Robecchi, Phaidon
✨ Jasper Degens, Team Labs
✨ Micol Ap
✨ Ashumi Sanghvi
✨ Julie Walsh
✨ Aleksandra Artamonovskaja, Trilitech
✨ Natalie Stone
✨ Esra Özkan
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing our ISC members across our channels.
Full list available: https://lnkd.in/eR7BjPat
I had the pleasure of attending a vital stakeholder workshop today at the Etihad Museum, hosted by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority in collaboration with the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION
As we look toward the future of the #creative sector, it was incredibly valuable to step back and focus on how we can build a more resilient and coordinated cultural #ecosystem here in #Dubai.
It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues across the sector and dive into some really meaningful discussions.
There is so much energy in the room when we start talking about the future of our industry in Dubai.
Feeling inspired and ready to put these ideas into action!
Thank you for this valuable opportunity @dmaitha
Meet the Sikka26 curatorial team! These talented creatives will bring a rich mix of perspectives, expertise, and creative vision to shape yet another vibrant edition of our much-loved annual arts festival!
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تعرّفوا على قيّمين وقيّمات #سكة26، الذين جمعوا خبراتهم ومواهبهم المتنوعة في نسخة جديدة مميزة من هذا الحدث الفني السنوي. ترقبوا المزيد!
📍 حي الشندغة التاريخي
🗓️ 23 يناير - 1 فبراير 2026
🎟️ الدخول مجاني
#منصة_سكة
📍 Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood
🗓️ 23 Jan – 1 Feb 2026
🎟️ Free entry
#SikkaPlatform
One year ago, capitArtX began as a moving constellation; a collective forming its path through encounters, ideas, and shared orientation.
Deep thanks to the artists, thinkers, co-creatives, and co-thinkers who accompanied us in this process and made its first cycle possible.
Everything here is made together, in becoming.
On the longest night, at the close of 2025, we enter our second year and cross a new threshold; extending the path into a media lab, and looking forward to moving together in a different register in the year ahead.
As we move into 2026, the ground continues to dissolve. Stay curious. Stay inspired. Stay different. Stay together.
#capitartx #decentralised #minorethicoaesthetics #lineofflight #digitalart
