Talk event featuring Bizhan Bassiri, one of the prominent figures in international contemporary arts, was held at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Activity Center. The event organized by EMU Student Development, Events and Sports Affairs Directorate in collaboration with the Faculty of Architecture, was moderated by EMU Art Center’s Chairperson Ümit İnatçı.
Held with significant participation, the event featured an interactive discussion by Bizhan Bassiri on his artistic philosophy and professional journey. During the event, Bassiri also offered reflections on his exhibition titled Principe: Nottambulo del Pensiero Magmatico (“Prince: Nocturnal Wanderer of Magmatic Thought”), curated by Chiara Squarcina and Bruno Corà and hosted at Museo Correr in Venice between 27 February 2026 and 22 November 2026. He further shared his views regarding the “Magmatic Thought”.
As part of the discussion, Bizhan Bassiri’s perspective on exhibition projects was approached not only in relation to his recent artistic productions, but also through the enduring principles, rules, and elements that shape the poetic foundations of his aesthetic philosophy. In this regard, Bassiri described the exhibition held in Venice as a significant reflection of this artistic approach. The event also featured Bassiri’s remarks on the “Prince” figure, an important component of his imaginary iconography that serves both as a witness and as an alter ego. He underlined that this figure functions as a prominent element welcoming visitors into the exhibition space.
Concluding the talk, Bizhan Bassiri spoke about the collection composed of portraits of ninety artists extending from the 15th to the 21st century, noting that the project represents his effort to establish an intellectual and aesthetic lineage with which he identifies. The event not only provided participants with an extensive insight into the depths of contemporary art, but also contributed significantly to EMU’s international interaction and visibility in the fields of art and culture.