tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35209934955262559242012-01-23T12:42:09.201-08:00Studio Osman AkanOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-41055229270921956592012-01-23T12:35:00.000-08:002012-01-23T12:42:09.213-08:00Correction Facility.Osman Akan is selected as one of three finalists for the city of Denver public art project for women's correction facility.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-34930698003268220042011-12-18T19:51:00.001-08:002011-12-18T19:51:23.654-08:00Alaska FabricationOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-74958905716653219412011-12-16T07:57:00.000-08:002011-12-16T08:00:00.010-08:00Contemporary Istanbul TV coveragehttp://tvarsivi.com/player.php?y=16&z=2011-12-04%2022:27:28&res=2011-12-04%2022:27:28A short interview with Osman Akan during the Contemporary Istanbul 2011 on Sky Turk TV.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-13203524095334660942011-12-02T01:53:00.000-08:002011-12-02T02:01:00.027-08:00No.1 Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-22829500605791126222011-11-21T08:51:00.000-08:002011-11-21T08:57:18.291-08:00No. oneOsman Akan's newest artwork will be at the Leila Heller Gallery during Istanbul Contemporary. Nov 24 - Nov 27Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-22631254470450114142011-11-11T04:23:00.000-08:002011-11-11T04:29:50.158-08:00All of your tiles are numbered !Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-71807947767296350602011-10-26T19:15:00.001-07:002011-10-26T19:18:46.931-07:00Alaska substructure and panels cont.With these wood panels, it looks a bit like Noah's Ark, I know but I assure you it will change !Man at work !Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-57511060021335200442011-10-26T19:07:00.001-07:002011-10-26T19:15:10.858-07:00Alaska substructure and panelsOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-27573796594935016992011-10-26T07:41:00.000-07:002011-10-26T07:43:59.309-07:00Small sculptures !following recommendations from my gallery and friends, I've decided to make smaller artworks !Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-4622778331477252832011-09-23T04:15:00.000-07:002011-09-23T05:46:45.122-07:00Stainless structure ...Demiurge is moving along with the stainless steel structure, probably another month to go ...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-61559910211953155262011-09-23T04:04:00.000-07:002011-09-23T04:11:05.485-07:00White concrete !Sam's team at Neeser Construction managed to get the base curve of the Alaska commission poured out of white concrete. It is some weird stuff, there is no pigment no paint no nothing !Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-65751763964749943152011-09-14T02:09:00.000-07:002011-09-14T02:15:53.419-07:00Alaska progress ...Alaska project is moving along as planned. The rolled tubes arrived in Demiurge for fabrication. For the base curve, a white concrete pour is scheduled to be done when weather permitting on site.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-41195237438982664112011-08-29T06:05:00.000-07:002011-08-29T06:11:32.915-07:00Akan's works are represented by LTMH Gallery in ArtBeathttp://artbeatistanbul.com/Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-73566779863417510032011-08-22T09:58:00.000-07:002011-08-22T10:04:44.329-07:00City of Baltimore and Atlanta ...Thank you to City of Baltimore and City of Atlanta for selecting Osman Akan to their preferred artist's list for public art. We are looking forward to working with you in some exciting projects.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-53657448608733315922011-07-25T08:30:00.000-07:002011-07-25T08:38:32.622-07:00Alaska foundation work progressIt seems like we are on our way. Foundation work is mostly done, fabrication has started for the substructure, lets keep our fingers crossed for installation before winter in Alaska!Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-59997209492674236082011-07-05T15:28:00.001-07:002011-07-05T15:35:08.065-07:00Demiurge Designs gets the Alaska bid.Congratulations to our fabricators Demiurge Designs for winning the bid for the Alaska project's structural fabrication. Previously Demiurge fabricated "Albedo" our commission for the city of Denver. We are excited and looking forward to the completion of another successful commission in Alaska this coming fall.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-76847834605272108502011-05-27T07:09:00.000-07:002011-05-27T07:13:21.213-07:00Osman akan.com is back onlineAfter a brief pause yesterday due to some technical difficulties, we are back online today. If for some reason any emails you might have sent is not answered in a timely fashion, then please kindly send again. Some of those emails are most likely never reached us. Therefore, despite the technological advancements of the last decade. question remains "does the message arrive its destination?"Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-21710209177336294782011-05-17T18:21:00.000-07:002011-05-17T18:30:48.271-07:00Alaska the movieAssuming Making a sculpture in Alaska is a very weird act, we've decided to turn this into a small movie. Inspired by the ice road truckers and Alaska State Troopers on National Geographic as well as several other flick s on Alaska-wilderness an survival; we believe the movie will be an eye opener in the artworld, rendering an artist's struggle under very hard circumstances to make art...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-19345292859555657662011-04-11T12:42:00.000-07:002011-04-11T12:42:05.021-07:00Site Specific Design: Osman AkanSite Specific Design: Osman Akan: "Osman Akan will give a presentation of his work in class on Thursday, September 16.  He is currently in Denver for the installation of ..."Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-54152617594637428002011-02-24T04:07:00.000-08:002011-02-24T04:16:10.019-08:00The New WishardWe are happy to announce that Studio Osman Akan is a finalist for the New Wishard Transformation Project. Highly ambitious, the project aims to create a hospital with great standarts. Among these ambitious endeavors is the "Sky Meadow," turning the roof of one of the buildings in to a sea of plants! Osman Akan will design an artwork for this area of the hospital. Very challenging and exciting!Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-84919622228850000172011-01-03T09:56:00.000-08:002011-01-03T10:03:08.973-08:00Galata GazeteAkan'dan Alaskaya yarm milyon dolarlik heykel!Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-2243708499052738292010-12-24T06:36:00.000-08:002010-12-24T06:37:59.032-08:00Happy Holidays!!!We wish all a happy new year!Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-16187980661564393722010-12-17T18:48:00.000-08:002010-12-24T06:35:46.822-08:00Alaska forensics LabWe are honored to receive the commission for the State of Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory exterior artwork project. Given the sensitivity of the subject matter and some legends such as Cecil Balmond as opponents, it was truly a challenge and we are very excited for the opportunity. Thank you again Alaska...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-52299142051465786272010-12-03T06:16:00.000-08:002010-12-03T06:20:05.442-08:00AlaskaAfter an incredibly jetlaged Alaska trip the work and design of the piece is going full speed. Theme's sensitivity is truly a challenge hard to overcome.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-60394781756801607222010-10-26T17:00:00.000-07:002010-10-26T17:00:11.169-07:00The story behind Osman Akan’s public artThe story behind Osman Akan’s public artOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-64060770056449291722010-10-06T18:05:00.001-07:002010-10-06T18:07:17.468-07:00Albedo and Demiurge teamOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-3356757342144566482010-10-06T18:03:00.001-07:002010-10-06T18:04:30.042-07:00Albedo by ScottThe crew that made all this possible, Demiurge !Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-53847286843265437672010-10-06T17:59:00.000-07:002010-10-06T18:03:02.606-07:00Scott took some very nice shots of AlbedoI'll post them here soon, thx Scott. www.DresselMartin.comOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-65143609517767211352010-09-24T12:06:00.001-07:002010-09-24T12:07:48.923-07:00Le Chevalier noir (Dark Knight) Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-13633015862761025742010-09-22T10:15:00.001-07:002010-09-22T10:18:54.186-07:00Albedo-2010 different lighting conditions ....Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-18935168204025585252010-09-22T10:12:00.001-07:002010-09-22T10:15:16.515-07:00Albedo - 2010Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-31770545030290719822010-09-14T20:20:00.001-07:002010-09-14T20:21:23.171-07:00Dedication of the artwork AlbedoDedication of the site specific sculpture for Denver Botanic Gardens is set for saturday 18th 11am followed by an artist talk at 1pm ... see you all there ....Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-92117531181986531822010-09-14T20:18:00.000-07:002010-09-14T20:19:55.122-07:00Site Specific Art and New MediaI am talking at the University of Denver on new media and site specific works on Thursday ....Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-9595750751324229782010-09-09T09:40:00.000-07:002010-09-09T09:41:49.830-07:00Albedofabrication of the Albedo for Denver Botanic Gardens has finished, it is being blasted today and we will start installation on monday sept 13th...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-67726195511809505162010-09-09T09:39:00.000-07:002010-09-09T09:40:11.830-07:00IlluminationsILLUMINATIONS (After Arthur Rimbaud): Sculpting the Light from the East Leila Taghinia-Milani Heller (LTMH) Gallery September 15 – October 15, 2010 Opening on Wednesday, September 15, 6 to 8 p.m.New York – ILLUMINATIONS (After Arthur Rimbaud): Sculpting the Light from the East, an exhibition of sculpture, video and installation by 16 well-known and emerging artists who work with light, will be onOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-41312072399888378362010-08-05T13:04:00.000-07:002010-08-05T13:05:57.560-07:00Garanti Cultural CenterOsman Akan is designing a new work for the renovated Garanti Cultural Center.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-14938149897702293612010-07-08T08:58:00.000-07:002010-07-08T08:59:55.114-07:00last page in EnglishOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-70008731484402979132010-07-08T08:41:00.001-07:002010-07-08T08:44:15.025-07:00Hillsider MagazineOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-75220949483085935092010-06-29T12:14:00.001-07:002010-06-29T12:16:22.918-07:00Site details and crane bedOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-15390316402290127122010-06-29T12:10:00.000-07:002010-06-29T12:12:32.686-07:00excavation images.. Thanks to JR. KiddOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-24063869791247170052010-06-23T10:09:00.000-07:002010-06-23T10:10:41.442-07:00Excavation...Demiurge team is performing the excavation for the area where Albedo will be anchored...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-18430346561515926162010-06-01T07:23:00.001-07:002010-06-01T07:24:58.331-07:00production...New artwork for the Denver Botanic Gardens is now called "Albedo." Fabrication of the new sculpture has started and it is scheduled to be installed in July of 2010...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-78828509077471388742010-05-21T11:48:00.000-07:002010-05-21T11:52:04.768-07:00Unleashed: Contemporary Art from Turkey (hardcover)Unleashed: Contemporary Art from Turkey [Hardcover]Maryam Homayoun Eisler (Author), Hossein Amirsadeghi (Editor)Thames & HudsonMay 17 2010, hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0500977026Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-36664317879503780092010-05-08T07:07:00.000-07:002010-05-08T07:14:37.170-07:00Kasa da on yilKasa da on yil (ten years in Kasa) is published. I would like to thank everyone involved. Thank you also for a free copy :-) Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-66209093920710374782010-05-04T07:48:00.000-07:002010-05-04T07:53:36.533-07:00Glass test passed ...Demiurge LLC, whom we are working with in Denver for fabrication and installation of the DBG piece conducted a series of load tests on the glass and armatures yesterday. Good to see the design passed the load tests and will be constructed without a problem. Thank you Joe and Kyle for your hard work...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-1443980818942716632010-04-21T19:45:00.000-07:002010-04-21T19:46:59.395-07:00a new bookplannning to write a new book called "Site specific installations in public art or why I want to kill my structural engineer"Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-55966282105714089672010-04-16T07:55:00.000-07:002010-04-16T07:59:33.337-07:00Silicone Gaskets...Need to get some Silicone gaskets, more like washers and rings if you ask me but lets stick to the term for the sake of it, and can't seem to locate any precut in size I need. They will be replacing the neoprene gaskets in spider fittings. I would assume die-cut to the size; 40 or 50 drometer Shore A silicone should do it. If you know anyone in NYC area or in Denver shoot an email to me.. thx...Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-27172870269627737902010-03-22T09:11:00.000-07:002010-03-22T09:15:01.930-07:00Denver Botanic Gardensdesign of the sculpture is finished and the engineers are calculating loads. Osman Akan Studio is collaborating with KL&A of Denver for this project.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-33026579614696627492010-03-09T05:11:00.000-08:002010-03-09T05:15:17.077-08:00KASA Galeri 10th year book releaseKASA Galerei released a book for their tenth year celebrations. Book contains a page for every artist that had exhibited their works at kasa. a Kasa log book in a way. Details at http://kasagaleri.sabanciuniv.edu/10_yil.htmlOsakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-33689612286051963832010-02-27T04:32:00.000-08:002010-02-27T04:37:10.772-08:00Denver Botanic GardensPublic Art Commission for the Denver Botanic Gardens is being engineered. Should be finalized shortly. I will post final renderings to my web site and perhaps here. I am hoping this can be a platform for public discussion. We should also be able to follow the fabrication and installation through here.Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520993495526255924.post-25272509989230032672010-02-26T08:51:00.000-08:002010-02-26T08:52:08.515-08:00first posthmm, I thin kit may be working this time :-)Osakahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506285165770279939noreply@blogger.com3