Born in Istanbul, Köken Ergun studied at the Istanbul University Acting Department, followed by a postgraduate diploma in Ancient Greek Theatre at London's King's College. Ergun is currently a PhD candidate at the Theatre Dramaturgy Department of Istanbul University [2006]. Between 1998 and 2001 Ergun worked as an assistent director to Robert Wilson. In 2001, he presented his first solo work, a large-scale installation performance, in Istanbul's Rumeli Fortress. This initial step into art performance led Ergun to move into the field of video and performance and he began exhibiting in Europe and the United States. His works have been screened at various film festivals in Europe. He also had different art-residencies in Europe and the United States.