Albert Bitran

This catalogue is was published within the context of Albert Bitran's first solo exhibition titled Land of Shadows Land of Sky held at Dirimart from 3 May to 14 June 2024. The exhibition and catalogue showcase Albert Bitran, a pioneering figure of abstract expressionism that flourished in Paris after World War II. The catalogue, brings together selected works created by Bitran between 1956 and 2013, highlighting his enduring significance within the movement from a very young age due to his distinctive style. It focuses on the spatial sensitivity that Bitran maintained throughout his career as well as the fluidity between the series he produced during different periods. This trilingual book in Turkish, English, and French includes two insightful articles by art historian and critic Clotilde Scordia and poet, writer, and pianist Laure Cambau, delving into Bitran’s distinctive practice and his selected artworks. It also includes inventory numbers listed in the catalogue raisonné of Albert Bitran, which is currently in preparation and planned to be accessible in 2026, complemented by Nazlı Erdemirel’s artwork and installation photographs.

The catalogue revolves around the relevant exhibition selection, which goes beyond mere chronological or stylistic classification. It provides the reader with insights into Albert Bitran’s abstractions, which were woven around his sensitivity towards his surroundings, near or far, and the fluid relations between them.