A field being spoken into the room
In the context of “Nerden Geldik Buraya: Vasıf Kortun’u Okumak” published in collaboration between SALT and Robinson Crusoe 389, the talk unfolded into something larger than a book presentation.
In the context of “Nerden Geldik Buraya: Vasıf Kortun’u Okumak” published in collaboration between SALT and Robinson Crusoe 389, the talk unfolded into something larger than a book presentation.
From the emergence of “contemporary art” as a term in Turkey, to the formation of institutions and the shaping of a cultural language, the conversation traced a living history, one that continues to define the present.

Not a quiet library moment.
A field being spoken into the room.
Moderated by Borga Kantürk.
Full house. Open doors. Ongoing questions.
“Nerden Geldik Buraya: Vasıf Kortun’u Okumak” is available at COMMENTARIVM. The English edition is on its way.
Thank you. 🏴@vasif.kortun@borgak@sezinromi@robinsoncrusoe389@salt_online

4 May, 2026