For the past two decades, British artist Ian Berry has been transforming discarded blue denim into striking installations, portraits, and more. To celebrate his incredible work, Istanbul's Kalyon Kültür is hosting Beyond Denim, an exhibition featuring a curated collection of Berry’s artworks from throughout his career.
The exhibition showcases Berry’s iconic Secret Garden installation, transforming an entire room into a lush garden with vines and a water feature, all created from recycled denim. The show also includes the artist’s denim portraits of legendary figures, and his remarkable Hotel California series. Plus, it offers an exclusive preview of a new collection of small-scale animal portraits.
Turkey is famous for its high-quality denim, making it the perfect place to showcase Berry’s work. His art highlights just how versatile and creative denim can be, breathing new life into the material in a sustainable way.
If you’re in Turkey, don’t miss the chance to visit the exhibition at Kalyon Kültür, running through February 14, 2025. If you can’t make it to Istanbul, you can still dive deeper into the artist's ever-growing portfolio of work by visiting his website and following Ian Berry on Instagram.
Istanbul's Kalyon Kültür's Beyond Denim exhibition showcases a curated collection of Ian Berry’s recycled denim artworks from throughout his career.
His art highlights just how versatile and creative denim can be, breathing new life into the material in a sustainable way.
Exhibition Information:
Ian Berry
Beyond Denim
November 30, 2024 – February 14, 2025
Kalyon Kültür in Istanbul, Turkey
Meşrutiyet District
Rumeli Street, Taş Konak 6B
34363 Şişli/İstanbul
Ian Berry: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Kalyon Kültür: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Ian Berry.
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