17th Istanbul Biennial asks the children: What are the birds thinking?
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of the 2007–2036 Biennial Sponsor Koç Holding, the 17th Istanbul Biennial expanded to the whole city after opening its doors in September. Focusing on children aged 6-14, “What Are The Birds Thinking?” also invites accompanying adults, teachers and experts from different fields to observe and think about birds and reconnect with nature.
The project, which will be realised by the Istanbul Biennial and İKSV Alt Kat, is a collaboration between Education Reform Initiative (ERG), Hisar Schools, Teachers Network and Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum Learning Programmes and Today at Apple. Experts, artists, teachers, scientists from many different disciplines can also participate in the programme.
Weekly Quotes
"Birds could be watching us. They can see what people are doing and how they are moving. They might be thinking about why people are polluting the environment."
Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) is a non-profit cultural institution. Since 1973, the Foundation continues its efforts to enrich Istanbul’s cultural and artistic life. İKSV regularly organises the Istanbul Festivals of Music, Film, Theatre and Jazz, the Istanbul Biennial, Leyla Gencer Voice Competition, autumn film week Filmekimi and realises one-off events throughout the year. The Foundation hosts cultural and artistic events from various disciplines at its performance venue Salon İKSV, located at the Nejat Eczacıbaşı Building, and offers creative events programme for children and youngsters at İKSV Alt Kat.
İKSV organises the Pavilion of Turkey at the International Art and Architecture Exhibitions of la Biennale di Venezia, conducts studies and drafts reports with the aim of contributing to cultural policy development, and supports artistic and cultural production through presenting awards at its festivals, commissioning works, taking part in international and local co-productions and coordinating an artist residency programme at Cité Internationale des Arts in France, as well as the annual Aydın Gün Encouragement, Talât Sait Halman Translation, and Gülriz Sururi-Engin Cezzar Theatre Encouragement Awards.
İKSV is a member of the General Assembly of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, since 2018.
Guides
Within the scope of the "What are the Birds Thinking?" project, two guides were prepared for "teachers" and "children and accompanying adults". The questions addressed to children in these guides touch on topics such as how birds think, how they see humans, the effects of environmental changes on their lives, their shelters, feeding habits, and movements. Questions such as "What do birds think?", "What would they say if they could talk to us?", "What can we learn by watching birds?" aim to develop children's listening, observing, concentrating, documenting and research skills.
Events
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Journey to the World of Birds with Artists
In the events organised on the weekend, children between the ages of 7-14 are brought together with artists working in different disciplines. The events, which include drawing, video, photography, sound and movement, take place at Apple Store on Bağdat Street. You can click on the links below to register for the activities prepared for 7-14 age groups.
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Bird Watching Activities
Under the leadership of Roots & Shoots Turkey team and with the support of İBB Parks, Gardens and Green Areas Department Green Istanbul and Yaban Istanbul, the events for 7-9 and 10-12 age groups in Atatürk City Forest are organised with group reservations on behalf of schools, associations or non-governmental organisations.
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Discovering Birds with Senses
The activities, which are completed with observation on the route determined by birdwatchers and sound and sensory studies by an expert sound researcher, are carried out in Atatürk City Forest with the support of IBB Parks, Gardens and Green Areas Department Green Istanbul and Wild Istanbul, with ticketed participation for 7-9 and 10-12 age groups.
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