DIALOGUE: FLOWGARDENZ | Creative Studio
We talked with FLOWGARDENZ, an artistic collective exploring the natural world through sound, science, design, video and performance.
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S E L E C T I O N
Professionals of the design and art world,
selects inspiring projects in their fields for Mercado.
- Nov 15
DIALOGUE: Shinuk Suh | Multidisciplinary Artist
We talked with Shinuk Suh about his work and production practice, who works with sculptures, kinetic installations and cartoon images.
- Nov 15
DIALOGUE: Julia Koerner | Architectural Designer
We talked to Julia Koerner, who works at the intersection of architecture and fashion design and is known for her innovation in 3D printing.
- Nov 13
New Album by Selçuk Artut and Alp Tuğan: W.A.R
Audiovisual experience duo RAW aestheticise noise with experimental algorithmic live coding methods on their new album W.A.R.
- Nov 2
DIALOGUE: Bence Magyarlaki | Sculptor
We talked with sculptor Bence Magyarlaki, who aims to reveal the connection points between architecture and body politics.
- Oct 31
5 Sustainable Projects Featured at Dutch Design Week’23
We have compiled 5 sustainability-oriented green projects that stood out this year at Dutch Design Week.
- Oct 31
FLEX Explores New Potentials of Natural Materials with Robotic Fabrication
We talked with Dr. Elif Erdine, who investigated the potential of active bending by bundling and bending rattan canes with robots.
- Oct 12
DIALOGUE: Stine Deja | Artist
We talked with Stine who researches the effects of technological development on our psychology, living conditions and behavioural patterns.
- Oct 4
DIALOGUE: Reine Paradis | Artist
We talked with Reine Paradis, who creates narrative photographs in which she stages herself as the central figure of an imaginary landscape.
- Sep 22
"Patisserie Collection" Inspired by the Colourful Universe of Pastry
We talked with Studio Yellowdot founders Dilara Kan and Bodin Hon about Patisserie Collection and their collaboration with Gorbon Ceramics.
- Sep 7
The Studio | Kağan Toros
We are in the atelier of sculptor Kağan Toros, who embodies the form with analogue and digital production methods.
- Aug 13
DIALOGUE: April Key | Contemporary Artist
We talked with contemporary designer April Key, who realizes her productions in the line between art, architecture, and light practice.
- Aug 9
DIALOGUE: Carla Palette | Brand Designer & Art Director
We talked with Carla Palette who creates brand experiences by establishing bonds between progressive brands and socially conscious audiences
- Aug 8
The Studio | Ali Berkman
In the new episode of The Studio, we visited lighting designer Ali Berkman, who creates experiential spaces through light and darkness.
- Aug 7
Possibilities of the Image: "Reality Tour" by Roberto Rivadeneira
Solo exhibition of Ecuadorian artist Roberto Rivadeneira, "Reality Tour", is currently on view at Hosek Contemporary Berlin.
- Aug 5
DIALOGUE: Zeynep Boyan | Artist
We talked with Zeynep Boyan, an artist and designer who produces abstract and biomorphic works using clay as the primary material.
- Jul 28
DIALOGUE: Julia Schimautz | Graphic Designer & Animation Artist
We talked with graphic designer Julia Schimautz, whose work is guided by her love for the beauty in imperfection and misprinting.
- Jul 20
The Studio | Melis Buyruk
We were in the atelier of artist Melis Buyruk, who creates surreal habitats and detailed narratives with references from nature.
- Jul 9
DIALOGUE: Rasmus Nossbring | Glass Artist
We talked with Ramus Nossbring, whose work shows playful characters and architectonic influences in surprising complexities.
- Jul 4
The Studio | Derya Geylani & Egemen Kemal Vuruşan
We visited the atelier of Derya and Egemen, who work in the same production area and handle glass with different techniques and concepts.
- Jul 3
The Studio | Beril Ateş
In the first episode of The Studio, we visited the artist Beril Ateş in her studio located in Karaköy Perşembe Pazarı.
- Jul 3
DIALOGUE: Sofie Aaldering | Multidisciplinary Designer
We talked with Sofie Aaldering, a multidisciplinary designer who emphasizes the beauty of materials by revaluing them.
- Jun 25
DIALOGUE: Lucas Zito | Contemporary Designer
We talked with Lucas Zito, a contemporary designer specializing in light design through 3D printing with plastic made from corn starch.
- Jun 23
DIALOGUE: Tadeas Podracky | Experimental Designer
We talked with Tadeas who proposes an approach to design based on exploring expression, destruction and individuality via material research.
- Jun 9
DIALOGUE: Ward Wijnant | Contemporary Craftsman
We talked about his production practice with Ward Wijnant, a multidisciplinary designer whose work is characterized by material experimentat
- May 9
DIALOGUE: Maria Eugenia Diego | Flower Artist
We talked about her work and production practice with floral artist Maria Eugenia Diego, who develops plant-based experiences.
- Apr 15
DIALOGUE: Sibelle Yüksek | Glass Artist
We talked with Sibelle Yüksek, a glass artist who creates works inspired by human anatomy, natural elements, and the art of movement.
- Mar 30
DIALOGUE: Ceren Arslan | Architectural Designer & Digital Artist
We talked with Ceren Arslan, an architectural designer and digital artist working as a concept designer at Kelly Wearstler studio.
- Mar 21
DIALOGUE: Ken Kelleher | Digital Artist
We talked with Ken Kelleher, the artist who creates playful and absurd virtual sculptures.
- Feb 20
DIALOGUE: Melania Toma | Multidisciplinary Textile Artist
We talked with multidisciplinary artist Melania Toma, who reinterprets the relationship between painting, sculpture and textile art.
- Jan 22
CryptoArt Talk: Lisa Odette
We talked with illustrator and animator Lisa Odette, who explored the female figure through basic shapes and bright colors in her works.
- Jan 6
DIALOGUE: Markos Kay | CGI Artist
We talked with CGI artist Markos Kay, who came to the fore with his "aBiogenesis" series by AI.
- Nov 17, 2022
DIALOGUE: Leo Maher | Multidisciplinary Designer
We talked with designer and researcher Leo Maher about his work that collects research from material cultures, past and present.
- Sep 20, 2022
A Life Between Going Crazy and Healing: Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama herself made the newest definition of psychosomatic art, which is the product of deep spiritual wars.
- Aug 7, 2022
Mercado's First Exhibition "Original By Nature"
Mercado presented "Original by Nature" exhibition, focusing on the urban agriculture proposal in the face of the climate crisis.
- Aug 7, 2022
Big Baboli Print House's Playground
We talked with Moklich and Zezeah about print culture and their individual production at Big Baboli Print House.
- Aug 7, 2022
Metalist's Playground
We were at the playground of ‘Metalist’ with artists, whose paths crossed over the desire to produce metal sculptures.
- Jul 11, 2022
3 Album Cover Designs Selected by Burak Şentürk
Illustrator Burak Şentürk shared three-album cover designs with Mercado readers, which inspired him recently.
- Jul 11, 2022
Sculptor Başak Cansu Güvenkaya's Creative Playground
We were at Sculptor Başak Cansu Güvenkaya’s London studio where her sculptures and drawings presents a colorful and warm world.
- Jul 11, 2022
DIALOGUE: Alper Nakri | Multidisciplinary Designer
We talked with multidisciplinary designer Alper Nakri, who founded AN Concept by diversifying his career.
- Jul 10, 2022
DIALOGUE: Barış Yeşilbaş | Tattoo Artist
New York'ta yaşayan dövme sanatçısı Barış Yeşilbaş ile çalışmaları üzerine sohbet ettik.
- Apr 10, 2021
3 Poster Designs Selected by Özge Güven
TBWA İstanbul Tasarım Direktörü Özge Güven, kendisine ilham veren 3 afiş tasarımını Mercado okuyucularıyla paylaştı.
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