Ömer Uluç: Beyond the Horizon

Istanbul Modern is preparing for the solo exhibition of Ömer Uluç (1931–2010) titled “Beyond the Horizon,” which showcases his artistic journey. Bringing together different forms of expression that are key in the artist’s practice through various themes, it features a comprehensive selection of works from the 1960s to 2010.

The exhibition includes examples from various disciplines such as patterns and drawings on paper, acrylic on canvas, collage, and sculpture, along with Uluç’s works created with materials like rubber, felt, aluminum, acrylic sheet, PVC, and polyester.

“Ömer Uluç: Beyond the Horizon” presents over 300 artworks by the artist, who pushes the boundaries of his time by exploring the complex relationship between humanity and the universe. Inviting visitors on a journey beyond time and space, the exhibition guides them to explore Uluç's creative world.

About the artist:

Born in 1931, Ömer Uluç graduated from Robert College in 1953 and initially studied engineering and then art in the USA. The artist, who joined the group called “Attic Painters” (Tavanarası Ressamları) founded by Nuri İyem in 1951, later lived in Paris and London in 1965, the USA and Mexico in 1972–1973, Nigeria from 1973 to 1977, and in Paris and Istanbul from 1983 until his death in 2010. Uluç, who created an album of creatures featuring humans, animals, and supernatural beings —with a sharp sense of irony and humor— was influenced by his journeys and life in various geographies, and remains one of the artists who has consistently revitalized the spirit of discovery and exploration in modern art.

1. Curators: Öykü Özsoy Sağnak, Nilay Dursun
2. Assistant Curator: Naz Uğurlu Benek

Image:

Ömer Uluç, 1931–2010
Cat and its Fiancé, 1998 (detail)
Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı Foundation Collection
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art / Long Term Loan