Defne Ilgaz

Defne Ilgaz is a contemporary artist who photographs harbours and coastal towns using long exposure. She treats light and water reflections with a painterly simplicity

About the artist

Her archival pigment prints are offered in limited editions. The 'Harbour' series documents the night life of cities with a quiet gaze.

Selected exhibitions

• In the Trace of Light, Safranhan, 2024
• Harbours, Istanbul, 2022

Working with the gallery

Defne Ilgaz has been represented by Safranhan since 2021. The gallery collection holds 6 works by the artist; new works are announced first to the gallery list and newsletter subscribers. You can book a studio visit and private viewing.

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