Artistic Production and Thematic Approaches in Turkey During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Epidemic diseases, which affect the whole world and are defined as pandemics, have affected social life as well as artistic production and creativity, from literature to plastic arts.

It is seen that epidemic diseases were reflected in works of art in many periods of art history. These include Plague, Leprosy, Spanish Flu and AIDS. The biggest pandemic affecting the 21st century was the Covid-19 epidemic.

During the pandemic process, new searches have emerged in artistic production and exhibition methods all over the world. The mental states experienced by the artists, themes and images related to the pandemic period were reflected in their works of art.

 The aim of this research is to examine the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on Turkish and world art, especially to observe the thematic approaches to artistic productions in Turkey. We consulted their opinions in face-to-face meetings and interviews with some artists who experienced the pandemic process and used the pandemic theme in their works.