Haluk Akakce
Haluk Akakçe (1970 – 2023) is a Turkish multimedia artist who explores the role of technology in manipulating human perceptions in the current age. His work thus far includes abstract paintings, animated video projections, and electronic installations, which inquire into the existence of alternate time and space on two-dimensional surfaces. Akakçe’s unique perspective on the universality of human experience stems from his training as an architect in Turkey at the beginning of his career and subsequent ventures in cities across the globe. Amongst his most well-known works include The Sky is the Limit (2007), a massive LED canopy covering four city blocks of Freemont Street in downtown Las Vegas, which explored how technology can offer the illusion of infinite space and limitless potential despite being physically restricted in reality.
“I would like to create a dream to wake up to, a dream that comes out and wanders in darkness — everything else fades away, like a precious light contained in a shadowy void.”
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- May 16 - June 21, 2015
Come Midnight
- March 3 - March 29, 2015
Sinthome
Elsewhere
- August 22 - November 8, 2015
The Art of the Turks. Modernisation as Fiction
Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, Düsseldorf - June 20 – September 13, 2015
Screen Play: Life in an Animated World
1905 Building, Gallery for New Media, AuditoriumAlbright-Knox Gallery
Luxe Interiors + Design: Curator- Richard Taittinger Gallery
“When I opened the gallery this spring, I wanted to showcase mid-career artists and rising stars who did not have representation in New York. But, ultimately, I am more interested in the works and the concept than their pedigree. I…
Style: Your Weekend Activity Sorted: A Trip to the Richard Taittinger Gallery
Haluk Akakçe, a great artist and my dear friend, has an exhibition of new work, titled Come Midnight, on view at the Richard Taittinger Gallery in NYC. This is a very special event, indeed, as Akakçe has not had a…
ART QA: Artist Review: Haluk Akakçe
Sometimes, thinking of New York’s Chelsea gallery district brings to mind big-box shows, glamorous spectacle and a certain lack of subtlety. But on the other side of town, through June 21, the Richard Taittinger Gallery in the far less-assuming East…
VIDEO WORKS: 2000-2006
FILM SCREENING THURSDAY, JUNE 11 FIRST SHOWING 6:30PM SECOND SHOWING 7:30PM In honor of Haluk Akakçe‘s first exhibition in New York in nearly a decade, Richard Taittinger Gallery will host a private screening event with a selection of the artist’s…
Whitewall: Haluk Akakçe on Butterflies and the Spirit World
Haluk Akakçe is no art world newcomer. The Turkish contemporary artist has shown his eclectic works all over the world, and is still included in many international collections such as, Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid; Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris; Hoffman Collection, Berlin. But…
Radikal: Haluk Akakçe’s Night Session
Haluk Akakçe’s new exhibition opened at Richard Taittinger Gallery in New York. The crowd outside that gathered after midnight became a part of the opening that lasted until morning. Akakçe’s new works, herald an exciting direction in the artist’s pictorial…
Times Square Chronicles: Richard Taittinger Gallery Presents Fantastic New Show- Come Midnight
This weekend Richard Taittinger Gallery presented a special opening reception of Come Midnight, which is an exhibition of new multi-media work by Haluk Akakçe. Titled after the “Come Midnight” of transition between one day and the next, the exhibition opened…
W Mag: Stacy Engman Takes on Frieze New York
The stylish curator brings her signature take on art-meets-fashion to the annual contemporary art fair on Randall’s Island. See her mix Jeremy Scott with Haluk Akakçe, Emanuel Ungaro with Richard Prince. Stacy Engman at longtime friend Haluk Akakçe’s Come Midnight show…
Gallery Event: Come Midnight Opening Reception
Richard Taittinger Gallery presents Come Midnight, a solo exhibition of new work by Turkish artist Haluk Akakçe. In his first US presentation in nearly a decade, Akakçe uses the notion of transformation as a key to investigate the delicate balance…
OBSERVER / Culture: 8 Things to Do in New York’s Art World, Frieze Weekend Edition
Opening: Haluk Akakce at Richard Tattinger Gallery Finally, art openings convenient for night owls (more, please!) “Come Midnight” will showcase all new work, in several media, by the Turkish artist, and it will open at midnight on Friday and go…
Untitled: Haluk Akakçe- Come Midnight at Richard Taittinger Gallery
Richard Tattinger Gallery Come Midnight 154 Ludlow Street, New York, NY May 16 – June 21 Opening Preview: May 15-16, 12 AM – 8 AM The Richard Taittinger Gallery will host a new solo exhibition called Come Midnight, which will…
Artnet: 6 Must-See New York Gallery Shows During Frieze New York
Haluk Akakçe at Richard Taittinger Gallery For his first major US exhibition in over a decade, pioneering video artist Haluk Akakçe is treating visitors to a peek into his creative process. The immersive opening will take place during the artist’s…
AMA: Come Midnight at Richard Taittinger Gallery
From 16 May until 21 June 2015, Richard Taittinger Gallery in New York is hosting the exhibition “Come Midnight”, displaying the works of Turkish artist Haluk Akakçe, whom the gallery recently started representing. The artist, who will be holding his…