This exhibition, "Potato Growers," delves into the profound impact of industrialization, evolving land-use, and global market relations on generations of potato farmers in Cappadocia, Turkey. Developed for the Istanbul Biennale 2019 by Wapke Feenstra and Kevser Guler, it showcases the diverse agricultural practices and daily lives of three local families. Discover how traditional methods intersect with contemporary challenges in food production.
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This project explores the stories of industrialization, land-use, and globalization through the practices of three potato-growing families in Cappadocia, Turkey. Presented at the Istanbul Biennale 2019, it highlights local knowledge and translocal connections in food production.
For the Istanbul Biennale 2019, Wapke Feenstra, in collaboration with Turkish researcher and curator Kevser Guler, developed the 'Potato Growers' project. This initiative delves into the daily lives and agricultural practices of three distinct potato-growing families in Cappadocia, Turkey: the Kara Family, the Süt Family, and the Güven Family. The project examines how industrialization, shifting land-use patterns, and expanding global market relations have shaped generations of potato farmers. The exhibition highlights the diverse routines and economic structures within this rural community, revealing the complexity and dynamism of agriculture. The Kara Family faces challenges in continuing traditional dry farming due to increasing regional dryness, while the Süt Family is establishing an irrigation system on land previously abandoned due to overproduction. Meanwhile, the Güven Family engages in the international trade of potatoes, utilizing traditional natural storage methods. Despite these varied experiences, a shared sentiment of 'once a potato farmer, always a potato farmer' unites them. The project culminated in a booklet, 'Potato Growers – Patates Yetiştiricileri,' and a gathering at the Istanbul Biennale, featuring a 'Potato Growers lunch' where families shared their favorite potato recipes, fostering dialogue between urban and rural perspectives on food production and interconnectedness.
The project was presented as part of the Istanbul Biennale 2019. Specific ticketing details for the biennale itself are not provided on this page, but it mentions a 'Potato Growers lunch' event as part of the presentation at the biennale gathering. Visitors would have needed to engage with the biennale's admission and event schedule for participation details.
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