Istanbul Modern Photography Gallery hosts the works of American-born South African
artist Roger Ballen, whose distinctive and unique style of photography evolved
from his earlier works connected to the tradition of documentary photography into
a style that he describes as “ballenesque”. In his works, Ballen employs drawings,
painting, collage and sculptural techniques to create a new hybrid aesthetic, but one
still firmly rooted in photography. The exhibition aims to follow the trajectory of the
artist’s output since the 1980s.
Curated by Demet Yıldız, “Roger Ballen: Retrospective” can be seen at Istanbul Modern between 28 January-4 June.
