Embark on a creative journey with Erdem Taşdelen, a Turkish-Canadian artist whose unconventional path led him from advertising to a passionate pursuit of art in Canada. In this episode of Art Lives, Taşdelen explores the inspiration behind his experimental art, driven by literary exploration and a desire to provoke reflection. Gain insight into his multimedia installation for the Aga Khan Museum’s Rumi exhibition, The Dream That Must be Interpreted (2023), where characters respond uniquely to the 13th-century poet, creating a space where diverse voices intertwine and connect.
Produced in partnership with TVO, Art Lives is a short docuseries that offers an intimate look into the working practices and conceptual approaches of individual living art practitioners connected to the Middle East, North Africa, South and Central Asia, and Ontario, Canada. The series goes behind-the-scenes, illuminating the personal stories that drive their creative processes.
Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/artlives