Mert Öztekin

Mert Öztekin (Ankara, 1983) had his recent solo projects exhibited in Eldem Sanat Alanı, Bilsart, Fail Books, Kova and Öktem Aykut. Since 2009, his works have been shown in group exhibitions at NON, Hafriyat, Tasarım Bakkalı, ArtSümer, Halka, Ferda Art Platform and Depo. As a part of Condo London, his exhibited his works in Southard Reid in London, alongside with works by Ahmet Civelek. He also took part in art exhibitions and events with HaZaVuZu. His exhibitions include: Lighter Than Air, Öktem Aykut (2023), The Meaning Follows, Öktem Aykut (2019), Istanbul. Passion, Joy, Fury MAXXI, National Museum of XXI Century Arts, Rome (2015); Whitechapel Gallery, London (2013); For Whom is it Too Late Today? – Between Stamp and Mars, Frac des Pays de la Loire, Carquefou (2009); Baltic Triennial, Vilnius (2009); Biennale de Lyon (2009); Lokaal01, Antwerp (2008); Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam (2008); Kaserne, Basel (2008); Istanbul Biennial (2007). Other than HaZaVuZu, Mert Öztekin is also a founding member of one of the most substantial artist communities in Istanbul, Dolapdere Noise Orchestra.