Ela Demiral
Ela Demiral

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I was born in Istanbul and currently live in London. I study Art History and Persian at SOAS, University of London, on an Academic Excellence scholarship —an institution known for its strengths in Eastern arts, linguistics, and decolonisation. I write for publications such as The Art Newspaper Türkiye, Dünya Hali, and Oksijen, with a particular focus on cultural heritage, contemporary art, and Islamic art. Alongside “Geleceğe Gol,” the social initiative I founded for young women footballers, and my volunteer work with the SocialBen Foundation, I have completed short-term internships at Contemporary Istanbul and Istanbul Modern. In my spare time, I follow Middle East–focused seminars and courses at institutions such as The Courtauld and Oxford, take long walks, and continue producing Turkish and English texts that bring contemporary, interdisciplinary perspectives to Islamic art.

Selected Articles

Notes on art and cultural heritage.

Responsibilities

Geleceğe Gol

A social initiative I founded to support young women footballers and promote equal opportunities in sport. I am actively involved in solidarity-driven projects with young women, guided by a belief in the transformative power of sport.

SosyalBen Foundation

As part of my volunteer work with the SosyalBen Foundation, I take part in workshops and creative activities centred on art and culture, working with children aged 7–13 who do not have equal access to quality education. These initiatives focus on fostering creativity, self-expression, and confidence.

Geleceğe Gol

A social initiative I founded to support young women footballers and promote equal opportunities in sport. I am actively involved in solidarity-driven projects with young women, guided by a belief in the transformative power of sport.

SosyalBen Vakfı

As part of my volunteer work with the SosyalBen Foundation, I take part in workshops and creative activities centred on art and culture, working with children aged 7–13 who do not have equal access to quality education. These initiatives focus on fostering creativity, self-expression, and confidence.

contact

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