"The production and discussion of contemporary art gained momentum in Turkey during the 1990s, establishing links with social and political movements. Its place within academic curricula, however, remained limited. Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (MSGSÜ), which sought to uphold its long-standing traditions, at first remained distant from the diverse practices flourishing throughout the country, particularly in Istanbul. Yet dissenting voices gradually began to be heard, albeit few and far between."
"Affiliated with MSGSÜ's Department of Painting, the Tapestry Studio has carved out a unique position both within and outside the institution. Combining carpet weaving education with contemporary art, the studio embraced a pedagogical approach rooted in "learning together" as it gathered students, artists, guests, and cultural workers around the same table. The Tapestry Studio was established in 1976-77 under the direction of painter and academic Zekai Ormanc (1949-2008)."
Contemporary art production and debate accelerated in Turkey in the 1990s, linking artistic practice with social and political movements while remaining marginal in academic curricula. Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University initially maintained institutional traditions and stayed distant from emergent practices. The Tapestry Studio, affiliated with the university's Department of Painting, combined carpet weaving instruction with contemporary art and adopted a collaborative pedagogical model described as "learning together." The studio gathered students, artists, guests, and cultural workers around a shared table. The studio's founding in 1976-77 under Zekai Ormancı and later activity helped the model expand into university corridors, Istanbul's art scene, independent initiatives, and feminist circles.
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