MAQUIS PROJECTS
Maquis primarily refers to the type of scrubland found in ‘Mediterranean’ climates. While primarily and originally associated with the Mediterranean region it can also be found in much of California, parts of South Africa, central coastal Chile and parts of South Asia. It is the climate of the Izmir area of Turkey. During the Second World War it also referred to a group of politically diverse resistant fighters in rural France. Maquis Projects offers cover and opportunities for individuals and collectives to create meaningful cultural, ecological and social material and activities. It looks to the original definition of Maquis as a sub-climate where particular climatic and topographic conditions produce specific fauna and flora. Of interest is how six different disconnected locations have independently created experiences of scale and texture that are similar yet strange to each other. Maquis includes Ecological and Cultural action within its scope of activities.
Maquis consists of an exhibition space, an artist residency and studio space, a demonstration garden and is also developing a local 'Lıving Library' and Community space.
MAQUIS PROJECTS is based in the area of Kemeralti in Izmir.
Maquis primarily refers to the type of scrubland found in ‘Mediterranean’ climates. While primarily and originally associated with the Mediterranean region it can also be found in much of California, parts of South Africa, central coastal Chile and parts of South Asia. It is the climate of the Izmir area of Turkey. During the Second World War it also referred to a group of politically diverse resistant fighters in rural France. Maquis Projects offers cover and opportunities for individuals and collectives to create meaningful cultural, ecological and social material and activities. It looks to the original definition of Maquis as a sub-climate where particular climatic and topographic conditions produce specific fauna and flora. Of interest is how six different disconnected locations have independently created experiences of scale and texture that are similar yet strange to each other. Maquis includes Ecological and Cultural action within its scope of activities.
Maquis consists of an exhibition space, an artist residency and studio space, a demonstration garden and is also developing a local 'Lıving Library' and Community space.
MAQUIS PROJECTS is based in the area of Kemeralti in Izmir.