photo by Matteo Astolfi

Hello, I’m Irem Erkin, a curator and writer exploring the evolving intersections of contemporary culture, digital narratives, and collaborative expression.

My curatorial practice moves between visual arts and design, while my editorial work reflects on how advanced technologies are reshaping our understanding of art. My editorial work reflects on how advanced technologies are reshaping our notion of art, a perspective I’ve explored through writing featured in platforms such as CLOT Magazine and We Are Europe.

I’ve also had the privilege of representing artists whose work has deeply inspired me. Witnessing their creative processes in real time has been both mesmerizing and formative leading to collaborations that I’m truly proud of.

I strongly believe in the power of real, honest, and open dialogue. I think that truly listening to others allows us to align with their ways of seeing, to better understand their needs, values, and intentions. This enables empathy, which I believe is key to meaningful interaction, whether with artists, collaborators, clients, or teammates.

All of these experiences are why I value co-creating dialogues and artistic encounters that bring people together, foster connection, and spark inspiration.

If this speaks to you, feel free to reach out — I’m always open to new conversations and collaborations.

📩 hello@iremerkin.com

Exhibitions

Le.Blue ”Chronicles of Homo Sapiens” - Pocko Gallery - 2025

36 Days Of Type - Vasava Studio, Barcelona - 2017

IAAC Summer Workshop Exhibition - Valldaura, Barcelona - 2017

Anuar Khalifi - Plom Gallery, Barcelona - 2016

Atelier -Installation - Casa Bonay  - 2016

Alex Trochut "Binary Prints " - Mixer Gallery, Istanbul -2016

Anuar Khalifi "Desoriented" - Mothership, Barcelona - 2015

Lobulo - Mitte Barcelona Gallery - 2015 

Alex Trochut "Binary Prints" - Fabrica Moritz, Barcelona - 2014

Lee Goater  "Faces" - Mitte Barcelona Gallery - 2014

Matteo Astolfi - Mitte Barcelona Gallery-2014

Lapin "Oldies But Goldies" - La Place, Barcelona -2014

Jonathan Dalton " Empirical Ambiguities" - Mitte Barcelona Gallery - 2013

Hey Studio - Mitte Barcelona Gallery - 2013

Brosmind  "What's Inside" - Mitte Barcelona - 2013

Atelier Installation - Mitte Barcelona  - 2013

Mucho Studio - Mitte Barcelona - 2013

Can Pekdemir - Mitte Barcelona Gallery - 2012 

Bora Baskan - Mitte Barcelona Gallery - 2012 

Lo Siento Studio - Mitte Barcelona Gallery- 2012 

Edisyon Collective - Mitte Barcelona Gallery-2012 

MVIN - Base Elements Gallery, Barcelona  - 2012

"A New Hope" Collective Show-Mitte Barcelona Gallery -2012

Eike König & 14 Artists - Mitte Barcelona - 2012 

Talks

IED MUSES- Marco Oggian- 2025

IED MUSES- Hamill Industries- 2024

Upcycling in Design: “Your Trash, My Treasure”- Curro Claret & Andreu Carulla - Apart 2019

Circular Economy: “Nothing To Waste” - Yes Future, Sustainn, Oriol Segarra- Apart 2019

Workshops & Courses

“Life on Mars? “ - City Branding for a fiction city - Creative Marathon - Elisava 2018

“Branding For Artists” - Master in Illustration & Comic - Elisava 2017