About

As the Executive Director of Istanbul’s cultural institution Salt, Deniz Ova spends her days collaborating with artists, designers and thinkers who are dedicated to design education and its influence on future states. Originally starting out in theater and music, German–born Deniz has since built a diverse resume and project list, and is now a vanguard for innovative thought. She has worked in prominent managerial and directorial roles for Istanbul’s Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Design Biennial, and continues to advise on research-based exhibitions, publications, web projects, conferences and workshops with various cultural institutions in the region.