Royal Oak hair salon was created as a space to help spread creative expression. One way we foster that is by working with local artists and providing them with a space to exhibit their work.
ART
FEATURED ARTIST
Personal Trajectory and Academic Background
Born in Istanbul, Seylan Kandak has explored various fields of fine arts. After earning a degree in photography, she pursued studies in photography and multimedia at Paris 8 University. In 2019, she obtained a master’s in fine arts and art education with distinction from Sorbonne University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in social sustainability and contemporary art at UPC in Barcelona, where she continues her work at Casa R.A.R.O.
Recent Works and Recognitions
Her painting Ovale is featured in Transitar la Resiliencia at Centre Civic Barceloneta. In 2022, her participatory installation Ephemeral Sculptures was exhibited at Can Framis Museum, Fundació Vila Casas. Her painting Correction of Randomness was selected for the 2022 Premio Centelles competition. In 2023, she presented her work at Centre Cotxeres Borrell, creating a participatory painting with the public.


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STILL LIFE WITH FEET

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HOW TO EXHIBIT AT ROYAL OAK
FREE EXHIBITION SPACE
Royal Oak has limited exhibition shace that is free to use to local artists. If you or someone you know would like to be featured in a future exhibition, please email kyle@royaloakbcn.com for more information.
Exhibitions generally last 3 to 4 months and artists manage their own sales, which means Royal Oak takes no commission on any sale of work sold during the exhibition.

SHUTTER ART
We will be updating the shutters every yeah with a new design. If you would like to be featured as the next shutter artists, you can email us at info@royaloakbcn.com to ask for information.
