The second lecture of the Detours series, hosted by The Common Guild, was presented by contemporary curator, Vasif Kortun, from Istanbul. Vasif spoke about his conception and subsequent seven year span as director of Platform, a contemporary gallery, library, archive and residency center in Istanbul.
Speaking with a great deal of integrity, Vasif criticized many 'pedestal' institutions for inaccessibility, predictable 'blockbuster' programming, and lack of research orientation. Vasif emphasized the importance of Platform's accessibility, and integration with an audience that spans the spectrum of the public. Vasif is currently working on a collaboration that will see Platform converge with another institution in Istanbul, to spawn an entirely new being... yet untitled.
Speaking with a great deal of integrity, Vasif criticized many 'pedestal' institutions for inaccessibility, predictable 'blockbuster' programming, and lack of research orientation. Vasif emphasized the importance of Platform's accessibility, and integration with an audience that spans the spectrum of the public. Vasif is currently working on a collaboration that will see Platform converge with another institution in Istanbul, to spawn an entirely new being... yet untitled.
