about the artist
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Cisel Cakiroglu is one of the leading creative figures in Turkey’s art, music, and cultural production scene, recognized for her transformative vision. Viewing art not merely as an aesthetic experience but as a powerful medium that nurtures both personal transformation and social awareness, Cakİroğlu creates spaces that invite emotional, physical, and spiritual depth through her projects.
Dedicated to creating a space of hope and inspiration for young people in Turkey, Cakiroglu is known for her visionary projects that turn creativity into a collective experience. The Unforbidden Music and Art Festival her most powerful expression of freedom, creativity, and community spirit is conceived as a universe where art, music, and human connection merge to celebrate imagination, individuality, and transformation. As the mind behind the festival’s story and concept, Cakiroglu curates the art installations, shapes the stage designs and experience zones, and defines the festival’s identity, sustainability vision, and educational framework, including its workshop program.
As the Director of International Projects at the Monkey Project, Cakiroglu builds visionary bridges between disciplines, guiding collaborative processes that bring together artists, creatives, and industry professionals. Her approach ensures that each project develops a unique identity and emotional resonance across different markets.
Cakiroglu is also the founder of NoPlanetNoParty, a pioneering initiative that redefines entertainment culture in harmony with nature, placing sustainability and ecological awareness at its core.
Through her agency, Giselle Artist Management, she has developed a representation model that provides space for artists’ voices and visions. By supporting each artist’s creative journey with a vision-driven approach, she helps expand their cultural and emotional impact.
Unity, freedom of expression, transformation, and spiritual depth are the core values that connect all of Cakıroglu’s projects. For her, every event is a living space where people come together, find inspiration, reconnect with their essence, and experience a sense of renewal.
Through art and music, Cisel Cakiroglu aims to build universal connections, help individuals reach their potential, and inspire a holistic awareness of life’s meaning continuing to serve as a driving and inspirational force in Turkey’s cultural transformation.
Cisel Cakiroglu is one of the leading creative figures in Turkey’s art, music, and cultural production scene, recognized for her transformative vision. Viewing art not merely as an aesthetic experience but as a powerful medium that nurtures both personal transformation and social awareness, Cakiroğlu creates spaces that invite emotional, physical, and spiritual depth through her projects.
Dedicated to creating a space of hope and inspiration for young people in Turkey, Cakiroglu is known for her visionary projects that turn creativity into a collective experience. The Unforbidden Music and Art Festival her most powerful expression of freedom, creativity, and community spirit is conceived as a universe where art, music, and human connection merge to celebrate imagination, individuality, and transformation. As the mind behind the festival’s story and concept, Cakiroglu curates the art installations, shapes the stage designs and experience zones, and defines the festival’s identity, sustainability vision, and educational framework, including its workshop program.
As the director of international projects of the Monkey Project team, Cakiroglu builds visionary bridges between disciplines, guiding collaborative processes that bring together artists, designers, and thinkers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her approach ensures that every project develops a unique identity and emotional resonance.
Cakiroglu is also the founder of NoPlanetNoParty, a pioneering initiative that redefines entertainment culture in harmony with nature, placing sustainability and ecological awareness at its core.
Through her agency Giselle Artist Management, she develops a representation model that provides space not only for artists’ voices but also for their visions. Supporting each artist’s creative journey with a holistic approach, she helps expand their cultural and emotional impact.
Unity, freedom of expression, transformation, and spiritual depth are the core values that connect all of Cakıroglu’s projects. For her, every event is a living space where people come together, find inspiration, reconnect with their essence, and experience a sense of renewal.
Through art and music, Cisel Cakiroglu aims to build universal connections, help individuals reach their potential, and inspire a holistic awareness of life’s meaning continuing to serve as a driving and inspirational force in Turkey’s cultural transformation.