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MELISA SABANCI TAPAN
I am working in my personal journey to instigate difference across my fields of interest, from business and finance to policy to the art world. I have always felt the need to work towards positive impact. At 8, I earned an HP Little Genius Award for my idea for protecting forests from fire as the only child to work on biodiversity. My current work as a residency founder is just my latest and most visible effort to make a difference.
Exploratory Conversations
Exploratory Conversations, realized in collaboration with IPC (Istanbul Policy Center) and IKSV (Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts), was a dialogue among sustainability professionals from diverse disciplines. The conversations brought together field workers with researchers, placing artists as mediators among diverse disciplines. The conversations revolved around concepts of sustainability, growth and degrowth systems, agriculture and responsibilities among stakeholders.
The Machka Collaboration
The Machka collaboration is an example of using pop culture as a tool. In addition to supporting the production processes of our residents, through the lens of fashion, we have an opportunity to include a broader audience in our journey.
| Launching Event
| Artists supported by Machka Sponsorship
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