Izzet Keribar: Journey of Colors

"Journey of Colors" presents a selection from Izzet Keribar's (b. 1936) vast archive of nearly 1.5 million images. The exhibition highlights the formal elements that have become the artist’s trademark, such as color, light, texture, and graphic composition. It also reveals the artist's evolving style over the years, inviting viewers on a vibrant journey through different times and places.

The first of the six sections within the exhibition showcases Keribar's photographs from the 1950s, featuring images of Istanbul's rapidly evolving street life and photographs of urban and rural settings in South Korea. The second part presents works documenting everyday life in various Istanbul neighborhoods starting from the 1980s. The third and fourth sections explore nature and urban landscapes, showcasing Keribar's ability to transform the “ordinary” into the “extraordinary” through his masterful use of natural light and color. These images were captured during his travels throughout Türkiye and abroad. The fifth section features portraits taken by the artist in various parts of the world, while the final section highlights Keribar's unique semi-abstract images.

"Journey of Colors" brings together Izzet Keribar’s 125 photographs, aiming to remind us of our past ways of life and environments, comprehend the world, and create a universal language through imagery.

Curator: Demet Yıldız Dinçer
Assistant Curator: Şevval Yürüten

Blue Champs-Élysées Boulevard
Paris, France
2009