Halil Altındere

{{Short description|Turkish artist}}

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Halil Altındere (born in 1971 in Mardin, lives in Istanbul) is a contemporary artist. His work includes video, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, as well as collaborative editorial and curatorial projects.[http://momaps1.org/exhibitions/view/383 Halil Altindere: Wonderland]

The themes of his work mix traditional with the modern, Western with Eastern. His works point explore issues within contemporary societies and issues that cross social debates.[http://www.artdiscover.com/en/news/halil-altindere-shows-the-contemporary-side-of-turkey/170 Halil Altindere shows the contemporary side of Turkey] His later work explores the everyday life and the humorous codes of subcultures in Istanbul.

His work has been showcased in major international exhibitions including Documenta 12 (2007), Manifesta 4 (2002), Kwangju Biennial (2002), Sao Paulo Biennial (1998), Istanbul Biennial (1997). One of his most ambitious solo exhibition was held at CA2M in Madrid, curated by Ferran Barenblit.{{Cite web |title=Catálogo Halil Altindere by CA2M Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/ca2m/docs/ca2m_halil_altindere_catalogo_para_ |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}