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Spiritual Refuge

Rising cost of living, deepening economic crisis, decreasing trust in justice, decay of the social structure, and pressures on the media… We have left another year behind in the shadow of all this. So, where is this ship heading? The successive disasters and crises experienced recently have further deepened the uncertainties within society, and it is a matter of great curiosity how the world of culture and art will chart a course in this chaotic environment.

To understand this uncertainty, we listened to leading figures in their fields such as Hüsamettin Koçan, Şebnem İşigüzel, Gündüz Vassaf, Özcan Yaman, Uras Kızıl, Gökçer Tahincioğlu. In their assessments, it was emphasized that art is not only a tool for individual creativity but also a powerful bond that brings society together. They pointed out that art should prepare the ground for collective actions in order to alleviate the burdens brought by crises and strengthen social solidarity. If you're curious about this hopeful perspective, take a look at our file topic.