SINEM PEHLIVAN
Ankara
Summary
Experienced artist, independent curator, and art writer with a robust background in public art, activist art, and curatorial projects. Proficient in cultural analysis, interdisciplinary collaborations, and creating engaging exhibitions and critiques. Skilled in organizing and managing creative projects with a focus on socio-cultural themes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Writer
Online Sanatatak Art Magazine
01.2021 - Current
- Published over 15 analytical articles and critiques on contemporary art exhibitions.
- Enhanced readership by providing insights into cultural and artistic developments.
Visual Arts Teacher
Ankara Visual Arts Teacher
01.2017 - Current
- Designed and delivered workshops to teach art history and develop aesthetic skills in students.
- Coordinated exhibitions showcasing student artwork.
Social Media Manager
Freelance Advertising and Digital Media Agency
01.2012 - Current
- Created and managed visual content plans to enhance brand visibility across social media platforms.
- Increased audience engagement by implementing targeted advertising strategies.
Museum Assistant
Istanbul Tulip Museum
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in organizing Andy Warhol and Picasso exhibitions as part of the Culture Route Festival.
- Managed visitor coordination and handled daily operations and event logistics.
Art Writer
Istanbul Narmanlı Art / Netherlands Consulate General
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Regularly publish art reviews and critique articles for one year under the 'Yazıhane' project, a collaboration between Narmanlı Art and the Netherlands Consulate General.
Editor of the Urban Transformation Magazine
Yeni Arayışlar Girişimi Platform Association (YAPDER)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Edited articles following urban transformation seminars and designed visual layouts for publication.
Training Specialist
Çelik İş Trade Union
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Developed and implemented training programs for union members.
- Contributed to project proposals, budgeting, and timeline creation.
Assistant Coordinator
Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Selected exhibition works and created event schedules tailored to visitor profiles.
- Facilitated communication with artists to ensure seamless operations.
Education
Contemporary Art and Curatorship Program - Curating Contemporary Art
Open Dialogue Istanbul & Akbank Art
Turkey01.2023
Teacher Training Certification - Pedagogical Formation Training in Visual Arts
Gazi University Faculty of Education
Turkey01.2017
Master of Arts - Art and Design
Istanbul Kemerburgaz University
Turkey07-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Department of Painting
Mustafa Kemal University
Hatay, Antakya07-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Erasmus
Volda University College
Norway05.2005
Skills
- Creative Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, iPad ProCreate
- Office Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Communication & Management: Social media strategy, project coordination, art critique writing
Websites
Personal Information
Title: ARTIST & INDEPENDENT CURATOR & WRITER
PROJECTS & SEMINARS
- Together on the Threshold: Artists & Curators Workshop | Nesin Villages Association | June 2024
Workshop Organizers: CultureCIVIC Culture and Arts Support Program – Capacity Development Program in collaboration with Nesin Villages Association, SAHA, and İKSV
- Co-Curator: “Creating Dialogues Between Cultures” with Philippe Van Eetvelt | March-April 2024
Project Organizers: Embassy of Canada, Private Tevfik Fikret Schools, Sinem Pehlivan, and Neslihan Kartoğlu
- Akbank Sanat Curating Contemporary Art Program | Dec 2022 – June 2023
Seminar Organizers: Open Dialogue Istanbul – Akbank Sanat
- Yazıhane: Writing Art Critiques | Narmanlı Sanat & Dutch Consulate | Nov 2020 – Nov 2021
Project Organizers: Narmanlı Sanat, AICA Turkey, AICA Netherlands, and Dutch Consulate
- Workshops with Refugee Children | UNHCR, Turkish Red Crescent | 2017-2018
Project Organizers: UNDP, UNFPA, UNHCR, and UN Women
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
- 2021 Art writing for Sanatatak online art magazine
- 2020 Art writing for the collaborative project by Istanbul Narmanlı Sanat and the Dutch Consulate
- 2016 “From Situationists to the Present: Struggles in Public Space / On Social Activism,” Rh Art Magazine, January Issue
- 2013 “Urban Time and the Relationship with Postmodernism,” Rh Art Magazine, November Issue
- 2009 Art writing for Kolajart web magazine (http://kolajart.com/)
- 2008 “The Master of Boredom: Frank Stella,” Genç Sanat Magazine, June Issue
REFERENCES
- Billur Tansel | Open Dialogue Istanbul Founder | tansel.billur@gmail.com | +90 532 316 9807
- Ayşegül Sönmez | Sanatatak Founding Editor | sanatatak@gmail.com | +90 533 462 8618
- Volkan Deli | National Project Officer | vdeli@iom.int | +90 505 419 7983
Timeline
Museum Assistant
Istanbul Tulip Museum
09.2024 - 01.2025
Art Writer
Online Sanatatak Art Magazine
01.2021 - Current
Art Writer
Istanbul Narmanlı Art / Netherlands Consulate General
01.2020 - 01.2021
Visual Arts Teacher
Ankara Visual Arts Teacher
01.2017 - Current
Editor of the Urban Transformation Magazine
Yeni Arayışlar Girişimi Platform Association (YAPDER)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Training Specialist
Çelik İş Trade Union
06.2012 - 10.2014
Social Media Manager
Freelance Advertising and Digital Media Agency
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Coordinator
Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture
01.2010 - 01.2011
Contemporary Art and Curatorship Program - Curating Contemporary Art
Open Dialogue Istanbul & Akbank Art
Teacher Training Certification - Pedagogical Formation Training in Visual Arts
Gazi University Faculty of Education
Master of Arts - Art and Design
Istanbul Kemerburgaz University
Bachelor of Arts - Department of Painting
Mustafa Kemal University
Bachelor of Arts - Erasmus
Volda University College
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