Fatos Ustek

18/05/2024

07/02/2024

Dear friends, do you know anyone living in south west london who wants to start rowing? Classes to start this Saturday!
Please send me a message.

06/10/2023

Frieze

06/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce the participation of artist Suhasini Kejriwal at the 20th edition of Frieze Sculpture 2023, in association with Nature Morte.

Suhasini Kejriwal’s hand-painted bronze sculptural installation, 'Garden of Un-earthly Delights,' from the RMZ Foundation’s collection, is now on display at the prestigious Frieze Sculpture Park at Regent's Park, London till 29 October, 2023.

The Frieze Sculpture Park 2023 has been curated for the first time by independent curator and writer , whose vision promises to redefine the sculptural experience and engage art enthusiasts from around the world.

This association marks another milestone in RMZ Foundation’s journey to elevate artistic talent and promote the incredible work of Indian artists, with a special focus on empowering women artists.

Frieze Sculpture, 2023
Regent's Park, London, U.K.
20 September–29 October, 2023



Image details:
Suhasini Kejriwal. Untitled, 2023 (Detail). Fibreglass. Courtesy of the artist and Nature Morte New Delhi.

Frieze

03/10/2022

Truly excited to be working with Conrad Shawcross and Oxford Mathematics on this collaboration. Many thanks to XTX Markets for coming on board to support this exciting endeavor.

Mathematically inspired art in a mathematically inspired setting.

In a major public exhibition, artist Conrad Shawcross is showcasing over 35 of his sculptures in Oxford Mathematics for 12 months, including 'off cut axiom' (below). Opens 28 Sept. Curated by Fatos Ustek. Thanks to XTX Markets for their generous support of the exhibition.

Read more: https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/61169

18/02/2022

Thank you Artpool and Sánchez kozyreva for having me and for the engaging conversation

Curator Fatos Ustek talks about a high-achieving, kind, and all-encompassing curatorial practice that is taking our breath away.

02/11/2018

Thank you ArtLyst delighted to be in your list again 🌟

Congratulations to DRAF Director & Chief Curator who was included in Alt Power 💯 2018
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Pictured here at our event on by
Photo by Christa Holka

09/09/2018

‘A response to the hard fact that women are still under-represented in every part of the art world’, says Jo Stella-Sawicka

14/05/2018

We are expanding and looking for exciting team players at DRAF! Spread the word! 💥💥💥

DRAF is expanding! ..
Join the team: 3 new jobs available: Curator (Programme), Collection & Warehouse Manager and Projects Coordinator..
See here for more info & how to apply http://ow.ly/zKIF30jZ67a ..
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Image: Rodney Graham, Sunday Sun, 1937, 2012. Courtesy the artist and David Roberts Collection, London

13/03/2018

News are out! Delighted to assume my new role as Director at David Roberts Art Foundation.

We’re excited to introduce our new Director Fatoş Üstek!

Fatoş says:
‘DRAF is one of the most dynamic arts organisations in London today, renowned for its innovative programme. I am honoured to lead and advance its remarkable commitment to art and artists…’

We also announce our 2018 programme including our first UK off-site exhibition , and 11th Curators’ Series. Institute of Asian Performance Art by guest curator Victor Wang 王宗孚.

Find out more: http://davidrobertsartfoundation.com/projects/

Fatoş Üstek. Photo: Josh Meeks-Rayvon Williams, 2016. Courtesy Sadie Coles HQ, London.

06/03/2018

My interview with Matthew Beaumont is now online Extra Extra

Life brings coincidences, or coincidences pronounce life. I came across Matthew Beaumont’s tremendous research at one of my favourite bookshops in London. Currently wrapped up in thinking about the night myself, and its possible connotations...

26/01/2018

Utterly excited to see fig-futures, launching to take off 16 fig-2 projects to 4 different institutions across the UK throughout 2018-19. Thank you Laura Eldret, Anna Barham, Ruth Beale, Charlotte Moth, Ben Judd, Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin, Patrick Coyle& Francesco Pedraglio, Oreet Ashery, Eva Grubinger, Amy Stephens, Annika Strom, Kathryn Elkin, Rebecca Birch, Suzanne Treister, Allison Katz and Eva Rothschild & Joe Moran for coming on board! Thank you Grundy Art Gallery, Kettle's Yard, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, The Gallery, De Montfort University, Plymouth Arts Centre, The Box for this exciting collaboration and Outset Contemporary Art Fund, Art Fund, and Arts Council England for tremendous support: especially Candida Gertler, Stephen Deuchar, Sarah Philp, Robert Di**le, Sabine Unamun, Chris Rawcliffe and ever wonderful Yves Blais ***** www.fig2.co.uk