@qcontemporary presents Pi Artworks > May 10th > Beirut

Moustafa Horasan-Untitled-Oil on Canvas-200x 170cm-2010

Q Contemporary is hosting one of the most prominent contemporary art Galleries of Istanbul: Pi Artworks. Founded in 1998 Pi grew to represent and launch some of the most stellar Turkish artists on the international art scene. The gallery has 2 branches in Istanbul. Pi Artworks Tophane and Pi Artworks Galatasaray. Owner and director Yesim Turanlı, is also one of the founders of Istanbul Art
Museum Foundation.

Turanli have selected strong representative works and artists to organize a show in Beirut. This show features internationally recognized, established artists and younger emerging artists known for their unorthodox practices of pushing the boundaries of art perception. Two artists will be working in residence. Namely Volkan Aslan and Mehmet Ali Uysal, they will produce new works in the art space of Q Contemporary the week previous to the opening of the show. During their residency there will be a possibility to meet and greet with the artists in person and discover their work in progress.

Due to its current modernization and the Turkish rich cultural heritage, today Turkey is once again home to an extraordinarily vibrant contemporary art scene. The Turkish contemporary movement is considered one of the most promising and rewarding art scenes at the moment.

Artist: Mehmat Ali Uysal and Volcan Aslan
Date: From May 10 till  June 2, 2012
Title: Pi @ QVenue: Qcontemporary, Beirut
            Beirut Tower, Ground Floor, 
            Zeitoune Street
            Across from Beirut Marina
            Solidere Beirut, Lebanon
Opening at 7:00pm.