Odeabank O’art Presents the New Exhibition “thing:the possibility of the thing” for Art Enthusiasts​

Odeabank’s art platform, O’art, is gearing up to present its third exhibition of the year to art enthusiasts in a physical venue. Curated by Begüm Güney, the exhibition titled “şey:nesnenin ihtimali (thing:the possibility of the thing)” featuring works by Ahu Akgün, Çağla Ulusoy, and İnci Furni, will open on July 30 and will be available for art lovers to visit until August 10, 2021. Following the conclusion of the physical event, the exhibition will be available on the Odeabank website starting August 11.

“thing:the possibility of the object,” Odeabank O’art’s third exhibition of 2021, is set to captivate art enthusiasts both online and in person. The selected works by Ahu Akgün, Çağla Ulusoy, and İnci Furni, brought together in this collection, create an encounter in the space with an almost natural presence, without being meticulously choreographed. The selection showcases a contrasting attitude that is amplified, compressed, and lightened through reduction, objectified and fragmented, appearing and fading, all while preserving the integrity of the object. The exhibition is marked by a strong presence of non-anthropocentric figures, which are subtly woven in as secondary components to the object's dominance. The exhibition also reveals the constructed aesthetic and critical potential of the object in daily life.

Odeabank CEO Mert Öncü remarked, “At Odeabank, our commitment to supporting art and artists remained steadfast and uninterrupted throughout the pandemic. During this time, while physical exhibitions were not possible, we successfully hosted them online. ‘thing:the possibility of the object’ marks the first physical exhibition to be organized this year by O’art, our art platform. As such, it holds profound significance and brings us great excitement. As a bank that acts with the vision of supporting women in social and economic life, we are pleased to host the valuable works of three renowned female artists at O’art. We remain committed to supporting women in all fields, including the arts.”

“thing:the possibility of the object” will be open for viewing at Versus Art Project, a contemporary art gallery based in Istanbul, from July 30 to August 10, 2021, between noon and 5 p.m. Following its conclusion on August 11, the exhibition will be available online, streaming live 24/7 on Odeabank’s website www.odeabank.com.tr.