Cihad Caner

Hoogtij #81

Event

23/05/2025 –

– 30/11

During the 81st edition of Hoogtij on May 23, 2025, you will have the chance to experience The Hague’s vibrant art scene. During this special evening you will be able to visit 1646 and immerse yourself in the universe of Parroting The Parrot, an solo-exhibition by Cihad Caner.

Alongside 1646, more than 20 art spaces across the city will open their doors – ranging from white cube galleries to underground initiatives – where you can experience a variety of art forms, from installations to performances. Whether you prefer to explore on your own or join one of the free guided tours, this evening will offer an exciting journey through contemporary art.

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About Cihad Caner (b. 1990) is an artist based in Rotterdam and Brussels. His practice explores the politics of the image through the mediums of video, photography, music, motion-capture, and CGI. Caner’s research-driven practice revolves around (re)presentation, language, marginalisation and alterity. His fictional CGI characters are often multi-lingual protagonists in non-linear, metaphorical narratives that employ humour, absurdity, and poetry to critique the status quo. Recently he has exhibited at Akademie der Künste, Berlin; Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam, The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki; TENT, Rotterdam; Kasseler Kunstverein, Kassel; Nest, Den Haag; Shahin Zarinbal, Berlin; Kunsthalle Baden-Baden; Július Koller Society, Bratislava; Kunsthal Mechelen, Mechelen; Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam, and İstanbul Modern, İstanbul, among others. Caner was a resident artist at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten (2021-2023).