Rachel Hayes, Horizon Drift, 2024. Plaza of the Americas, Denver, Colorado. Presented by the Biennial of the Americas with artistic direction by Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum. Courtesy the artist and Black Cube. Photo: Third Dune Productions.
Now showing ☀️ @turkishtextilebiennial at the ancient agora in Izmir, Turkey is an installation by textile artist RACHEL HAYES. @istanbul74_
The Agora of Smyrna, alternatively known as the Agora of İzmir (Turkish: İzmir Agorası), is an ancient Roman agora located in Smyrna (present-day İzmir, Turkey). Originally built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the agora was ruined by an earthquake in 178 AD. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius ordered its reconstruction. Excavations started in 1933. In 2020, the Agora of Smyrna became a Tentative World Heritage Site as part of "The Historical Port City of Izmir."
“Today we carefully installed with archaeologists 9 new piece’s created for this site, I’m humbled to show work at this precious #unescoworldheritage site.”
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality will host the International Textile Biennial curated by @nihatozdal Nihat Özdal, showcasing artworks from 61 countries.
The biennial, taking place from 2 September to 24 November, aims to convey important messages to the world, exploring themes of slowness, touch, and connection in textile art. The exhibition will feature works exhibited at various venues, inviting visitors to experience the power and depth of textiles and promoting sustainable practices. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into textile art and understand the concepts of slowness and connection.
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