Ancient Futures

Istanbul Archeology Museum, Turkey, 2022

Ancient Futures exhibition showcases 27 artworks, situated within the Istanbul Archeology Museum - to explore fictional and speculative existences belonging to pending tomorrows. Inspired by our cultural heritage, and informed by the past, the exhibition revolves around an imaginary excavation that takes place in the future to reveal new deities, mythologies, new ways of life, cities & civilizations.

Istanbul Archaeology Museum houses over one million objects that represent almost all of the eras and civilizations in world history. Ancient Futures was organized in partnership with Xtopia, Meta, and the Ministry of Culture Turkey.