Esen’s work is defined by its 20th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

15th Istanbul International Film Festival Poster
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and the Arts

Co-Action Device: A Study (Ortak Eylem Aygıtı: Bir Etüt)
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

9th International Istanbul Biennial - Istanbul
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

Art, City and Politics In An Expanding World - Writings From the 9th International Istanbul Biennial
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

9th International Istanbul Biennial - Istanbul
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

9th International Istanbul Biennial - Istanbul
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

9th International Istanbul Biennial - Istanbul
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts
![9th International Istanbul Biennial - "2 Yılda 1" [once in 2 years]](https://www.artic.edu/iiif/2/34bc9d67-7ad7-7d53-fdd1-150d87d59364/full/400,/0/default.jpg)
9th International Istanbul Biennial - "2 Yılda 1" [once in 2 years]
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

Neighbourhood, room, neighbour, guest? - Oda Projesi
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

10th International Istanbul Biennial - Not Only Possible But Also Necessary - Optimisim In the Age of Global War
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

10th International Istanbul Biennial - Not Only Possible But Also Necessary - Optimisim In the Age of Global War
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

10th International Istanbul Biennial - Not Only Possible But Also Necessary - Optimism In the Age of Global War
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

10th International Istanbul Biennial - Nightcomers
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts
![10th International Istanbul Biennial - [Sleepless Night in Istanbul]](https://www.artic.edu/iiif/2/6b602dc9-c6b2-518d-4dd2-c9b8b7e8d879/full/400,/0/default.jpg)
10th International Istanbul Biennial - [Sleepless Night in Istanbul]
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

10th International Istanbul Biennial - Not Only Possible But Also Necessary - Optimisim In the Age of Global War
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

Resistance: Ali Kazma
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commisioned by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

5 Person Bufet - Deniz Gül
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Arter, space for art

Aslı Çavuşoğlu: The Stones Talk (Aslı Çavuşoğlu: Taşlar Konuşuyor)
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Arter, space for art

The Stones Talk - Aslı Çavuşoğlu
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Arter, space for art

Through the Looking Glass, Füsun Onur
Esen Karol (Turkish, born 1967) Commissioned by Arter, space for art