COP31 Türkiye 2026

Art, Nature and a Shared Responsibility for the Future

Villa del Arte Galleries is pleased to present works by Herbert Mehler, Claudy Jongstra and Corvengi Mikaelian in the context of COP31, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026.

COP31 brings together world leaders, policymakers, scientists and representatives of civil society to address the climate crisis, strengthen international cooperation and accelerate action towards a more sustainable future. It is a global platform for dialogue, innovation and collective responsibility.

Within this context, art offers another way of engaging with the natural world: not through policy or scientific data, but through creativity, material and perception.

The three artists presented by Villa del Arte approach this relationship from distinct perspectives. Herbert Mehler draws inspiration from the organic structures and rhythms of nature, translating them into sculptural forms that bring together geometry, movement and material. Claudy Jongstra places nature at the heart of her artistic practice, working with natural fibres, traditional craftsmanship and plant-based dyes while actively promoting biodiversity and responsible, regenerative production. Corvengi Mikaelian, through his richly layered and fantastical imagery, evokes an imagined paradise populated by exotic flora and wildlife, inviting reflection on the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

Together, their works offer three complementary perspectives on our relationship with nature, reminding us of its extraordinary diversity, its enduring inspiration and the importance of preserving it.

For Villa del Arte, participating in COP31 is an opportunity to bring contemporary art into a wider international conversation, highlighting the role of culture and creativity in shaping a more conscious relationship with our environment.