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Orkan Telhan

Associate Professor of Fine Arts (Emerging Design Practices)

Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.F.A., State University of New York - Buffalo
M.F.A., B.F.A., Bilkent University

Orkan Telhan is interdisciplinary artist, designer and researcher whose investigations focus on the design of interrogative objects, interfaces, and media, engaging with critical issues in social, cultural, and environmental responsibility.Telhan's individual and collaborative work has been exhibited in venues including the 13th Istanbul Biennial, 1st Istanbul Design Biennial, Ars Electronica, ISEA, LABoral, Archilab, Architectural Association, The Architectural League of New York, MIT Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, and the New Museum of Contemporary Art, NYC.

Telhan is part of the xLAB.