Hey, this is Ebru!
She is a graphic designer and independent curator. She loves creating new connections through art, design, and visual storytelling.
ebrubeyzayel@gmail.com
contacts
experiences
nexhibit
Founder, Creative Director
Turkey & Germany, 2021 – present
OKeV (Offener Kunstverein e.V.)
Cultural & Art Program
Germany, 04/2025 – 03/2026
education
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School
Paint, Istanbul – Graduated 2015
Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts
Graphic Design, Antalya – Bachelor’s Degree, 2020
As the creative director of the art initiative I developed in 2021 in Antalya, Türkiye -first under the name nobu art projects and later as no.4 art platform- I led the realization of numerous interdisciplinary projects, including exhibitions, performances, talks, and workshops. Re-established in Germany as nexhibit, the independent art platform aims to support contemporary and independent artists, strengthen collaboration, and explore socially engaged themes such as feminism, politics, ecology, gender equality, and LGBTQI+ rights.
Selected Projects & Exhibitions
MASKS (Curator)
Artists: Altay Kervan, Batuhan Yaldızkum, Burak Çizer, Burhan Kum, Damla Çetinkaya, Emel Ünlü, ENKİ, Feramuz Piroğlu, Ozan Dursun, Polat Can Polat
Explored the historical and cultural significance of masks and their meaning in contemporary art.
BANQUET (Curator)
Artist: Batuhan Yaldızkum
A one-day installation using objects left from the 2021 Manavgat fires, addressing destruction and government negligence.
PLASTIC TOUCH – Özge Yağcı
(Art Manager)
Performative exploration of gendered spaces and purification rituals through material-driven narratives.
ASYMMETRIES (Assistant Curator)
A social initiative project examining asymmetry in nature and humanity.
OBJECT COURT (Art Manager)
A humorous and critical exhibition addressing rising electricity bills.
GENDER TROUBLE (Curator)
Artists: Batuhan Yaldızkum, Burhan Kum, Dicle Çiftçi, Elçin Acun, Emine Kürkçü, Erhan Us, Kemal Kahveci, Leyla Almufti, Meltem Sarıkaya, Mert Çağıl Türkay,
Ömer Kosbatar, Özge Yağcı, Serkan Türk
Inspired by Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble, exploring gender politics, feminism, and queer theory.
SELF – Damla Çetinkaya (Curator)
A solo exhibition reflecting on personal and cultural storytelling through traditional and contemporary practices.
CRIME SCENE – DO NOT CROSS (Retrospective 2002–2022) – Burhan Kum (Curator)
A 20-year retrospective of Burhan Kum, a Dutch-Turkish painter, presenting his first comprehensive retrospective exhibition. The show highlighted his critical works and long-term exploration of social imagery, cultural memory, and historiography.
Upcoming
HER İNSAN BİR ODALIK VE BİR AYNALIKTIR (Curator)
Group exhibition opening in January 2026 at OKEV Potsdam. Inspired by the poetry of Nilgün Marmara, the show questions how the personal is political and explores the visibility of hidden narratives in contemporary society.
General Role at OKEV
Supported the organization of art exhibitions, workshops, and community events as part of OKeV’s cultural and educational program.
Assisted artists and curators with exhibition setup, logistics, and public engagement activities.
Collaboration with Flüchtlingshilfe Potsdam
Developed and facilitated an 8-session interdisciplinary creative art workshop program for children aged 8–12 with refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Designed sessions combining visual arts, storytelling, character design, color theory, and 3D construction, fostering imagination, self-expression, and creative communication. Collaborated with Flüchtlingshilfe Potsdam, which provided funding and coordinated participant access, ensuring inclusive participation.
Upcoming Exhibition
Currently curating the exhibition “Her İnsan Bir Odalık ve Bir Aynalıktır”, opening January 2026 at OKEV Potsdam.
The exhibition explores how personal experiences and political realities intersect through contemporary art practices, featuring emerging artists from Türkiye.
Germany
technical skills
references
ALAMET HOLISTIC
ADVERTISING AGENCY
Art director – Turkey, 2022 – 2025
Sabine Raetsch
Head of Visual Arts Department Offener Kunstverein e.V. (OKeV)
Uğurcan Ataoğlu
Co-founder & Creative Director, Alametifarika Advertising Agency
Lecturer, Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University – Department of Graphic Design
Burhan Kum
Artist, Türkiye
*Phone numbers available upon request.
AYRINTI PUBLISHING HOUSE
Graphic Designer – Turkey, 2021
AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY
Graphic Designer – Turkey, 2018 – 2020
interests
language skills
I create digital media visuals for various brands and participate in advertising shoots.
Additionally, I have worked on several notable projects, including:
-The official poster design for Director Selçuk Metin's documentary "Işıl Kasapoğlu: Anlatmadan Yapamam," which is currently released.
-Poster designs for Selçuk Metin's upcoming documentaries, including "Levent Kırca: Aç Gözünü Seyret"
-All visual designs for the 2022 Güzel Ordu Short Film Festival, where I handled branding and art direction.
The graphic design and overall artistic direction of the book "Burhan Kum, 1971 Meşaleyi Yakanların Öyküsü,"published by Ayrıntı Publishing in 2021.
-Preparing and printing academic magazine
-Designed social media content, catalogs, magazines, book indexes, outdoor/indoor posters, brochures, logos, book covers.
Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects,Premiere), Figma, ProCreate, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Notion, Dropbox
Turkish (native)
English (B2)
German (A1, actively learning)
Music, writing, sculpture, painting, ink wash, digital drawing, shooting photo and video, stop motion
sabine.raetsch@gmail.com
ugurcanataoglu@alametifarika.com.tr
kumburhan@gmail.com
Hey, this is Ebru!
She is a graphic designer and independent curator.She loves creating new connections through art, design, and visual storytelling.
ebrubeyzayel@gmail.com
contacts
technical skills
experiences
references
nexhibit
Founder, Creative Director
Turkey & Germany, 2020 – present
ALAMET HOLISTIC ADVERTISING AGENCY
Art director – Turkey, 2022 – 2025
OKeV (Offener Kunstverein e.V.)
Cultural & Art Program (European Solidarity Corps)
Germany, 04/2025 – 03/2026
Sabine Raetsch
Head of Visual Arts Department Offener Kunstverein e.V. (OKeV)
Uğurcan Ataoğlu
Co-founder & Creative Director, Alametifarika Advertising Agency
Lecturer, Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University – Department of Graphic Design
Burhan Kum
Artist, Türkiye
*Phone numbers available upon request.
AYRINTI PUBLISHING HOUSE
Graphic Designer – Turkey, 2021
AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY
Graphic Designer – Turkey, 2018 – 2020
education
interests
language skills
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School
Paint, Istanbul – Graduated 2015
Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts
Graphic Design, Antalya – Bachelor’s Degree, 2020
As the creative director of the art initiative I developed in 2021 in Antalya, Türkiye -first under the name nobu art projects and later as no.4 art platform- I led the realization of numerous interdisciplinary projects, including exhibitions, performances, talks, and workshops. Re-established in Germany as nexhibit, the independent art platform aims to support contemporary and independent artists, strengthen collaboration, and explore socially engaged themes such as feminism, politics, ecology, gender equality, and LGBTQI+ rights.
Selected Projects & Exhibitions
MASKS (Curator)
Artists: Altay Kervan, Batuhan Yaldızkum, Burak Çizer, Burhan Kum, Damla Çetinkaya, Emel Ünlü, ENKİ, Feramuz Piroğlu, Ozan Dursun, Polat Can Polat
Explored the historical and cultural significance of masks and their meaning in contemporary art.
BANQUET (Curator)
Artist: Batuhan Yaldızkum
A one-day installation using objects left from the 2021 Manavgat fires, addressing destruction and government negligence.
PLASTIC TOUCH – Özge Yağcı (Art Manager)
Performative exploration of gendered spaces and purification rituals through material-driven narratives.
ASYMMETRIES (Assistant Curator)
A social initiative project examining asymmetry in nature and humanity.
OBJECT COURT (Art Manager)
A humorous and critical exhibition addressing rising electricity bills.
GENDER TROUBLE (Curator)
Artists: Batuhan Yaldızkum, Burhan Kum, Dicle Çiftçi, Elçin Acun, Emine Kürkçü, Erhan Us, Kemal Kahveci, Leyla Almufti, Meltem Sarıkaya, Mert Çağıl Türkay,
Ömer Kosbatar, Özge Yağcı, Serkan Türk
Inspired by Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble, exploring gender politics, feminism, and queer theory.
SELF – Damla Çetinkaya (Curator)
A solo exhibition reflecting on personal and cultural storytelling through traditional and contemporary practices.
CRIME SCENE – DO NOT CROSS (Retrospective 2002–2022) – Burhan Kum (Curator)
A 20-year retrospective of Burhan Kum, a Dutch-Turkish painter, presenting his first comprehensive retrospective exhibition. The show highlighted his critical works and long-term exploration of social imagery, cultural memory, and historiography.
Upcoming
HER İNSAN BİR ODALIK VE BİR AYNALIKTIR (Curator)
Group exhibition opening in January 2026 at OKEV Potsdam. Inspired by the poetry of Nilgün Marmara, the show questions how the personal is political and explores the visibility of hidden narratives in contemporary society.
I create digital media visuals for various brands and participate in advertising shoots.
Additionally, I have worked on several notable projects, including:
-The official poster design for Director Selçuk Metin's documentary "Işıl Kasapoğlu: Anlatmadan Yapamam," which is currently released.
-Poster designs for Selçuk Metin's upcoming documentaries, including "Levent Kırca: Aç Gözünü Seyret"
-All visual designs for the 2022 Güzel Ordu Short Film Festival, where I handled branding and art direction.
General Role at OKEV
Supported the organization of art exhibitions, workshops, and community events as part of OKeV’s cultural and educational program.
Assisted artists and curators with exhibition setup, logistics, and public engagement activities.
Collaboration with Flüchtlingshilfe Potsdam
Developed and facilitated an 8-session interdisciplinary creative art workshop program for children aged 8–12 with refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Designed sessions combining visual arts, storytelling, character design, color theory, and 3D construction, fostering imagination, self-expression, and creative communication. Collaborated with Flüchtlingshilfe Potsdam, which provided funding and coordinated participant access, ensuring inclusive participation.
Upcoming Exhibition
Currently curating the exhibition “Her İnsan Bir Odalık ve Bir Aynalıktır”, opening January 2026 at OKEV Potsdam.
The exhibition explores how personal experiences and political realities intersect through contemporary art practices, featuring emerging artists from Türkiye.
The graphic design and overall artistic direction of the book "Burhan Kum, 1971 Meşaleyi Yakanların Öyküsü,"published by Ayrıntı Publishing in 2021.
-Preparing and printing academic magazine
-Designed social media content, catalogs, magazines, book indexes, outdoor/indoor posters, brochures, logos, book covers.
Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects,Premiere), Figma, ProCreate, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Notion, Dropbox
Turkish (native)
English (B2)
German (A1, actively learning)
Music, writing, sculpture, painting, ink wash, digital drawing, shooting photo and video, stop motion
ugurcanataoglu@alametifarika.com.tr
sabine.raetsch@gmail.com
kumburhan@gmail.com
Germany
ebrubeyzayel@gmail.com
contacts
technical skills
experiences
references
nexhibit
Founder, Creative Director
Turkey & Germany, 2020 – present
ALAMET HOLISTIC ADVERTISING AGENCY
Art director – Turkey, 2022 – 2025
OKeV (Offener Kunstverein e.V.)
Cultural & Art Program (European Solidarity Corps)
Germany, 04/2025 – 03/2026
Sabine Raetsch
Head of Visual Arts Department
Offener Kunstverein e.V. (OKeV)
Uğurcan Ataoğlu
Co-founder & Creative Director, Alametifarika Advertising Agency
Lecturer, Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University – Department of Graphic Design
Burhan Kum
Artist, Türkiye
*Phone numbers available upon request.
AYRINTI PUBLISHING HOUSE
Graphic Designer – Turkey, 2021
AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY
Graphic Designer (part-time) – Turkey, 2018 – 2020
education
interests
language skills
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School
Paint, Istanbul – Graduated 2015
Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts
Graphic Design, Antalya – Bachelor’s Degree, 2020
As the creative director of the art initiative I developed in 2021 in Antalya, Türkiye —first under the name nobu art projects and later as no.4 art platform— I led the realization of numerous interdisciplinary projects, including exhibitions, performances, talks, and workshops. Re-established in Germany as nexhibit, the independent art platform aims to support contemporary and independent artists, strengthen collaboration, and explore socially engaged themes such as feminism, politics, ecology, gender equality, and LGBTQI+ rights.
Selected Projects & Exhibitions
MASKS (Curator)
Artists: Altay Kervan, Batuhan Yaldızkum, Burak Çizer, Burhan Kum, Damla Çetinkaya, Emel Ünlü, ENKİ, Feramuz Piroğlu, Ozan Dursun, Polat Can Polat
Explored the historical and cultural significance of masks and their meaning in contemporary art.
BANQUET (Curator)
Artist: Batuhan Yaldızkum
A one-day installation using objects left from the 2021 Manavgat fires, addressing destruction and government negligence.
PLASTIC TOUCH – Özge Yağcı (Art Manager)
Performative exploration of gendered spaces and purification rituals through material-driven narratives.
ASYMMETRIES (Assistant Curator)
A social initiative project examining asymmetry in nature and humanity.
OBJECT COURT (Art Manager)
A humorous and critical exhibition addressing rising electricity bills.
GENDER TROUBLE (Curator)
Artists: Batuhan Yaldızkum, Burhan Kum, Dicle Çiftçi, Elçin Acun, Emine Kürkçü, Erhan Us, Kemal Kahveci, Leyla Almufti, Meltem Sarıkaya, Mert Çağıl Türkay,
Ömer Kosbatar, Özge Yağcı, Serkan Türk
Inspired by Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble, exploring gender politics, feminism, and queer theory.
SELF – Damla Çetinkaya (Curator)
A solo exhibition reflecting on personal and cultural storytelling through traditional and contemporary practices.
CRIME SCENE – DO NOT CROSS (Retrospective 2002–2022) – Burhan Kum (Curator)
A 20-year retrospective of Burhan Kum, a Dutch-Turkish painter, presenting his first comprehensive retrospective exhibition. The show highlighted his critical works and long-term exploration of social imagery, cultural memory, and historiography.
Upcoming
HER İNSAN BİR ODALIK VE BİR AYNALIKTIR (Curator)
Group exhibition opening in January 2026 at OKEV Potsdam. Inspired by the poetry of Nilgün Marmara, the show questions how the personal is political and explores the visibility of hidden narratives in contemporary society.
I create digital media visuals for various brands and participate in advertising shoots.
Additionally, I have worked on several notable projects, including:
-The official poster design for Director Selçuk Metin's documentary
"Işıl Kasapoğlu: Anlatmadan Yapamam," which is currently released.
-Poster designs for Selçuk Metin's upcoming documentaries, including
"Levent Kırca: Aç Gözünü Seyret"
-All visual designs for the 2022 Güzel Ordu Short Film Festival, where I handled branding and art direction.
General Role at OKEV
Supported the organization of art exhibitions, workshops, and community events as part of OKeV’s cultural and educational program.
Assisted artists and curators with exhibition setup, logistics, and public engagement activities.
Collaboration with Flüchtlingshilfe Potsdam
Developed and facilitated an 8-session interdisciplinary creative art workshop program for children aged 8–12 with refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Designed sessions combining visual arts, storytelling, character design, color theory, and 3D construction, fostering imagination, self-expression, and creative communication. Collaborated with Flüchtlingshilfe Potsdam, which provided funding and coordinated participant access, ensuring inclusive participation.
Upcoming Exhibition
Currently curating the exhibition “Her İnsan Bir Odalık ve Bir Aynalıktır”, opening January 2026 at OKEV Potsdam.
The exhibition explores how personal experiences and political realities intersect through contemporary art practices, featuring emerging artists from Türkiye.
The graphic design and overall artistic direction of the book "Burhan Kum, 1971 Meşaleyi Yakanların Öyküsü,"published by Ayrıntı Publishing in 2021.
Preparing and printing academic magazine
designed social media content, catalogs, magazines, book indexes, outdoor/indoor posters, brochures, logos, book covers
Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects,Premiere), Figma, ProCreate, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Notion, Dropbox
Turkish (native)
English (B2)
German (A1, actively learning)
Music, writing, sculpture, painting, ink wash, digital drawing, shooting photo and video, stop motion
ugurcanataoglu@alametifarika.com.tr
sabine.raetsch@gmail.com
kumburhan@gmail.com
Germany
Hey, this is Ebru!
She is a graphic designer and independent curator.She loves creating new connections through art, design, and visual storytelling.