Between Us, 2024-ongoing project

Between Us traces Nil Yalter’s journey following the loss of her life partner and companion, Joël Boutteville. It documents her departure from their shared apartment in Paris, her participation in 60th Venice Biennale, and her receipt of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Combining video, Polaroid photographs, and text, the project reflects the artistic practices of both Nil Yalter and Gizem Karakas.

Between Us explores interpersonal dynamics during this transitional period, addressing themes such as admiration, friendship, solidarity, and intergenerational transmission. It explores various forms of relationships: Yalter’s memories of her partner and friends, her connections with fellow female artists, and her relationship with Gizem Karakas. The project places particular emphasis on female solidarity, presenting these bonds as alternatives to the heteronormative family model.