özlem altın: An Exploration of Photographic Archives and Layered Narratives özlem altın (born 1977) is a German and Turkish visual artist currently residing in Berlin, Germany. Her artistic journey began at the Hochschule für die Künste Köln, where she honed her foundational skills before pursuing an MA degree from the Piet Zwart Institute in Amsterdam—a pivotal experience that instilled in her a deep appreciation for photographic documentation and its capacity to convey complex narratives. The institute’s focus on visual storytelling profoundly shaped her approach to artmaking, fostering a…