New Rotten Times

Uğur Güler’s exhibition, "New Rotten Times," challenges established norms around sexuality, religion, state, family, and individuality. Through provocative works, Güler explores taboos and symbols, from the controversial portrayal of gender and sexuality to historical figures like Elagabalus and Jesus, confronting the viewer with society’s hypocrisies and pressures. His "Happy Family" series critiques family-imposed cultural codes, while "Memory of Trauma" reflects the cyclical impact of abuse. With "Flesh in Outer Space," Güler examines the human body as an anonymous, fragmented entity, highlighting shared human vulnerability. Blending modernist and contemporary styles, he invites audiences to question and break free from entrenched cultural paradigms.