Curators

Çanakkale Biennial Initiative

Artists Exhibiting:

David Blandy
Georgios Katsagelos
Jakob Gautel
Katrin Korfmann & Jens Pfeifer
Pınar Yolaçan
Seyhan Boztepe

About the Thematic Pavillion

The Trojan Pavilion, curated by the Çanakkale Biennial Initiative with the Troy Excavation Directorate, brings together artworks that explore the cultural, historical, and symbolic resonance of Troy. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cornerstone of Mediterranean  imagination, Troy exists between mitos and logos – between epic narrative and archaeological inquiry. The pavilion gathers international artists whose practices question knowledge systems, reimagine ancient worlds, and reflect on contemporary ethical concerns. Conceived as a fictional national pavilion, it treats Troy as a mythohistorical landscape, inviting visitors to consider how legend, memory, and ruins continue to shape shared cultural identity across time.

Please note that due to the historical layout of the Birgu Old Armoury building, we are unable to accommodate access to persons with limited mobility.