Tahir Ãœn
curator @ The W:OW Project – We Are One World
http://wow.engad.org/tahir-un-curator/
Tahir Un was born in Turkey. He holds a BA degree from Language and History-Geography Faculty of Ankara University, where he studied History of European Arts.
He gives lectures in photography and multimedia essay in the Communication Faculty of Yasar University, Turkey. Tahir Un is currently active in photography, moving image and curatorial works. He lives in Izmir.
Some Video/Film Awards & Distinctions:
2017 – FATHER TONGUE, awarded for “The Film With Most Profound Messageâ€, Uhvati Film Festival, NOVI SAD.
2014 – THE GAME, TOP 10 Selected by jury of the Facade Videoart Festival, PLEVEN.
2012 – POSE, best videoart prize, 14th. International Panorama of Independent Film and Video Makers, PATRAS.
2012 – FACIAL PERCEPTION, 2nd prize for experimental video section, International SnapFilm Festiwal, KRAKOW.
2006- DISTRESS IN THE CITY is selected for Rhizome Artbase Collection, NEW YORK
WOW Turkey – curated by Tahir Ãœn
selected videos
1. G̦k̤en Dilek Acay РLenin, 2010, 3:29
2. Orhan Cem Çetin – Passiflora, 2016 / 04:34
3. Ali DemirtaÅŸ – Vision, 2018, 02’30â€
4. Beste Erener – SATURN, 2018/ 4:24
5. Murat Germen – Emerging talent, 2017 / 5:03
6. ÇaÄŸdaÅŸ Kahriman – Rear window, 2009-2013, 6:00
7. Tahir Ãœn – The Game, 2013, 00:02:56