ArtReview and Dirimart London are hosting a conversation between artist Çağla Ulusoy and ArtReview editor Fi Churchman about Ulusoy's book 'Overworked', which features 83 selected abstract paintings and accompanying collages. The event takes place on 6 June 2026 at Dirimart's London gallery, coinciding with the group exhibition 'Colour is the Place', which includes Ulusoy's work alongside artists Hashel Al Lamki, Tala Worrell, and Berke Yazıcıoğlu. Ulusoy's practice integrates lived experiences from various cultures into abstract compositions using materials like acrylic, oil paint, sand, and wax.
The conversation matters because it highlights the growing international presence of Turkish contemporary artists and the cross-cultural dialogue fostered by galleries like Dirimart, which operates between Istanbul and London. Ulusoy's book and exhibition offer insight into her unique visual language that blends subconscious memories with hybrid narratives, contributing to broader discussions about abstraction, cultural identity, and the role of improvisation in painting. The event also underscores the importance of artist publications and gallery programming in supporting emerging and established artists from Turkey on a global stage.