Gülsün
Karamustafa

Awardee

Country

Türkiye

Gülsün Karamustafa advocates for free expression through her visual art.

Themes
Free Expression / Civil Society
Disciplines
Visual Art
Awards
Archive - Prince Claus Laureate 2014

Profile

Gülsün Karamustafa is a visual artist and filmmaker based in Turkey. Her practice is deeply interwoven with political narratives and personal histories, addressing issues of migration, nationalism, and cultural identity through a multidisciplinary approach that includes video, painting, and installation. Karamustafa's impact on contemporary art is profound, using her work to critique social injustice and cultural isolation, often reflecting the tumultuous political landscape of Turkey.Her significant projects include "Memory of a Square" and "Chronographia," both of which have been exhibited internationally, gaining her recognition in spaces such as the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin and the Venice Biennale. Karamustafa is a graduate of the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts. Her work not only highlights the struggles inherent within displaced communities but also celebrates the rich tapestry of shared cultural narratives.