Umut Sakalıoğlu was born Ordu, Turkey, in 1986. He currently resides in Istanbul. He holds a job as faculty of Fine Arts at Marmara University, where is also studying film and television. His art pieces include video, short films and performance art. His group exhibitions include: 4th Kargart Performance Days, Istanbul; 13th Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and Mediterranean, Bari; Fabrikartgroup, 1st International Modern Arts Festival, Sinasos, Turkey. And his performances in public spaces: "Motorway Speeches," E-5 Motorway; "Rally;" "Animals;" "To Throw in the Towel," all of which were held in Istanbul.
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With the support of the Eurimages Fund of the Council of Europe
