In Kısmet, we explore the diverse and elaborate aspects of Turkish visual culture, as seen through the lens of different artists. From the historically renowned photojournalist Ara Güler, known for his striking black and white street photography, to contemporary image-makers such as Olgaç Bozalp and Ece Gökalp. We particularly offer space for a diversity of new, present-day perspectives, through the works of other emerging artists like Oğulcan Arslan, Alp Peker, Kıvılcım S. Güngörün and Cansu Yıldıran.

This curated theme dedicated to Kısmet is the digital meeting point of a wide variety of physical and digital content connected to the topic: from (online) exhibitions showing work of these artists to articles and podcasts, responding and reflecting on the thematics.

Step into Kısmet and explore its rich visual landscape. 

Foam invited several professionals from the cultural and photographic field, with a connection to visual culture from Turkey, to respond to the Kısmet exhibitions. Each writer selected one image—from one of the exhibitions within the Kısmet project—and wrote a personal reflection.

The resulting articles give an intimate and personal insight into the diverse works and their context—inviting the reader to look closer.