Mehmet Günyeli: Kader Denizi at Nurol Sanat Galerisi, Ankara — 23 Oct–14 Nov 2026

Nurol Sanat Galerisi in Kavaklıdere presents Kader Denizi (Sea of Fate), a solo photography exhibition by Mehmet Günyeli. According to the gallery, the series focuses on migration routes across the Mediterranean and is accompanied by texts by the critic and curator Beral Madra. Kader Denizi was shown at the 2011 Venice Biennale and is also one of the artist’s four photobooks. Günyeli’s work is held by İstanbul Modern, Borusan Contemporary, the Elgiz Museum and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha.
| Exhibition | Kader Denizi (Sea of Fate) |
|---|---|
| Artist(s) | Mehmet Günyeli (born in Kadıköy, Istanbul) |
| Gallery | Nurol Sanat Galerisi |
| Exhibition type | Solo exhibition — photography |
| Dates | 23 October – 14 November 2026 (dates as stated on the gallery’s exhibition page). Opening reception: check with the gallery |
| Address | Nurol Sanat Galerisi, Gelincik Sokak 2/2, Kavaklıdere, 06690 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey |
| Opening hours | Not published on the gallery website — check with the gallery before visiting |
| Phone | +90 312 468 86 70 |
| [email protected] | |
| Gallery website | nurolsanat.com |
| Official exhibition page | Mehmet Günyeli — Kader Denizi Fotoğraf Sergisi — Nurol Sanat Galerisi |
| Artist page | No separate artist page is linked from the gallery website |
| Social media | Gallery: Instagram @nurol_sanat_galerisi · Facebook group · YouTube. No artist social accounts are linked on the official pages. |
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Cover image: Mehmet Günyeli, Kader Denizi (exhibition cover). © Mehmet Günyeli. Courtesy Nurol Sanat Galerisi, Ankara. Details are taken from the gallery’s official exhibition and contact pages.