May 13, 2025 / Tuesday / 12.30 PM

METU Faculty of Architecture, Kubbealtı

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanzer Arığ, Faculty Member at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture

Topic: The Impact of Art on the Memory of the City

Art has always been one of the most significant means of expressing both collective and individual memory, as well as experiences related to contemporary life. Throughout history, pivotal moments such as wars, traumas, victories, and social transformations have frequently served as sources of inspiration for artistic production and have been the foci of the artists' work in order to carry the traces of the past into the present and reinterpret them in today's context. While specific urban spaces often become central to these artistic narratives, they also transform into large-scale gallery-like settings. Artistic practices in this context not only reflect a city's cultural, artistic, and historical accumulation but also serve as key indicators of its future vision. This talk will explore the impact of art on urban memory.

All interested individuals are invited to our discussion.

Tanzer Arığ

Born in Ankara in 1975.

Graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture in 2000.

Started his Master's degree at the same institution in 2001.

Appointed as a Research Assistant at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture in 2002.

Completed his Master's degree at Hacettepe University Institute of Social Sciences in 2005.

Completed the Proficiency in Art Program in 2015.

Served as the Chair of the Department of Sculpture at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, between 2021 and 2024.

As of 2025, he is working as an Associate Professor at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture.

Website: www.tanzerarig.com