Monday - Saturday: 11.00 - 19.00
Defne Tesal's works are on view as part of the group exhibition titled 'Folia' at the Abdülmecid Efendi Mansion, curated by Eda Berkmen and Selen Ansen, until March 1, 2026. The exhibition reinterprets natural processes through different materials and mediums, calling for a rethinking of the interactions between plants, animals, and humans.
Inspired by the Latin word "folia," which means both leaf and madness, the exhibition offers a layered garden atmosphere where fantasy and reality, earth and sky, the familiar and the strange merge—blending seamlessly with the mansion’s architecture and history.
Featuring nearly one hundred artists and over three hundred works from a wide geography stretching from Japan to South Africa, the exhibition creates a multisensory experience intersecting with popular culture, botanical science, and craftsmanship.
October 9, 2025