In the video Rebels of the Dance , two boys are filmed dancing to traditional Kurdish songs inside of the confined space of an ATM. Shy, proud and joyful, the two boys appear to be influenced by a third person – the artist and his camera. Their play of eyes creates an atmosphere reminding one of the close scrutiny and state control of the Kurdish population.
The new exhibition of Istanbul’s Sakıp Sabancı Museum showcases Şehzade Abdülmecid Efendi's deep influence on Ottoman art life with a unique......