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COLLECTING AS COMMUNAL PRACTICE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The GATE 27 collection is not an acquisition-driven project; rather, it is the outcome of an artist-in-residence process. What Gate 27 holds is a curated body of work that emerges from sustained artistic research \u2013 a living archive shaped by practice, place, and community. These works embody our shared values and ways of working.<\/p>\n

The works Untitled No. 1, 2021 and Untitled No. 2, 2021 by the late artist Gu\u0308lc\u0327in Aksoy, (photographed by Nazl\u0131 Erdemirel), both honour her memory and speak directly to Gate 27\u2019s relationship with nature and all living beings. One of the leading figures of Istanbul\u2019s contemporary art scene from the 1990s onward, Aksoy worked across tapestry, photography, video, performance, and installation, using diverse materials including found objects and textiles. Her practice examined mechanisms of power and moved far beyond retinal modes of art-making, demanding deep conceptual engagement from the viewer. These photographs were taken during our retreat programme and document the accumulation of waste \u2013 largely plastic toys and bags discarded by tourist ferry traffic \u2013 until the work takes an unexpected turn. The residency in Ayval\u0131k, located on the seashore, creates a recurring experience for residents: many instinctively begin cleaning the beach each day, only to find the same volume of waste returning again and again.<\/p>\n

Aksoy joined this ritual until one day she stopped, physically exhausted under the noon sun. In that pause, she recognised the paradox: this waste was not accidental, but a by-product of how humans sustain life within current systems. She then placed herself among the debris, posing as a discarded baby doll \u2013 indistinguishable from the plastic objects surrounding her. \u201cIf there is waste, there are humans,\u201d she told me. This gesture opened broader questions: about microplastics entering all living bodies; about agriculture, soil, and consumption; and ultimately about how urgently we must rethink the relationship between humans and non-humans. Circularity is no longer a theoretical concern \u2013 it is an ethical necessity. We lost Gu\u0308lc\u0327in Aksoy unexpectedly two years ago. Her legacy remains one of the most rigorous voices in contemporary Turkish art. Her work continues to live \u2013 not as an object, but as a question.<\/p>\n

As the founder of Gate 27 \u2013 an international platform for artistic research and regenerative design, where we bring together artists, scientists, ecologists, and cultural thinkers to address shared societal and planetary challenges such as those Aksoy was exploring in her work \u2013 I build creative ecosystems that emphasise collective care, inclusion, and long-term impact. Rather than pursuing art through an individual collecting practice, I extend the museological mindset I inherited from my family by creating platforms for access and dialogue. Across my initiatives, I approach art and culture not simply as outputs but as processes that enable reflection, dialogue, and new ways of relating. My work is grounded in asking forward-looking questions and creating spaces where alternative narratives and futures can be explored.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"}]},"yoast_head":"\nCollector's Favourite: MELISA SABANCI TAPAN Collector's Favourite: MELISA SABANCI TAPAN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleek-mag.com\/de\/article\/collectors-favourite-melisa-sabanci-tapan\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"de_DE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Collector's Favourite: MELISA SABANCI TAPAN Collector's Favourite: MELISA SABANCI TAPAN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.sleek-mag.com\/de\/article\/collectors-favourite-melisa-sabanci-tapan\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Sleek Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sleekmag\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-04-24T11:16:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-24T16:06:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@sleekmag\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@sleekmag\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Verfasst von\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Melisa Sabanci\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.sleek-mag.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.sleek-mag.com\/\",\"name\":\"Sleek Magazine\",\"description\":\"Sleek is Germany\u2019s leading independent media house\/brand for creativity and innovation located in Berlin the creative capital of the world. 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