At our 525th Art Meeting, we will be meeting at Gallery Beylikdüzü, in the exhibition "Layers of the Collection," which brings together our association's ten-year collection.

The Art for Good Association's accumulated works not only present a selection of works; they also invite a comprehensive exploration of the layers of art's production, relationships, and meaning. The exhibition's title itself points to this multifaceted structure: from projects providing production support to young artists to meetings that strengthen intergenerational dialogue, from projects that bring local production to the forefront to collective labor, these layers form the foundation of the collection.

The 524 Art Meetings and 277 artist workshop visits held over the course of ten years constituted the collection's most important resources. The works of the artists involved in our projects are also added to this collection, demonstrating that the association has established not only an archive but also a living and thriving art ecosystem.

"Layers of the Collection" reveals a relational network that goes beyond individual creativity, bringing together spaces, materials, institutions, and collective labor. The exhibition shares with the audience the bridge art forms between the past and the future, inviting them to explore the collective nature of cultural production.

We invite you and your friends to our opening to discover the traces of this meaningful journey together.

Tuesday, September 23, 12:00-1:00 PM

Address: Marmara, Avrasya Caddesi No:17/2, Beylikdüzü

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At our 524th Art Meeting, we visit the studio of artist Ceyda Güler.

Graduating top of her class and faculty from the Painting Department of Erciyes University's Faculty of Fine Arts in 2001, the artist continued her academic journey at the Marmara University Institute of Educational Sciences, completing her Master's degree in 2003 and her Doctorate in 2010. She completed the Proficiency in Art program in the Painting Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2023. Güler began working as a Research Assistant in the Department of Basic Education at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2007. She became an Assistant Professor in 2011, an Associate Professor in 2018, and a Professor in 2025. She continues to work at the same institution. Having held three solo exhibitions, the artist has also produced work that has garnered international attention. Among the artist's significant international participations are the Artexpo Arezzo Art Fair held in Italy in 2012, the Exhibition of Turkish Visual Arts at the Cafa Art Museum in China in 2014, the Küçükşeyler 13 exhibition at the Constanta Art Museum in Romania in 2012, and the 2024 VII. Biennale internacional de Pintura de Guayaquil at the Museo Luis A. Noboa Naranjo in Ecuador. Güler is the recipient of three awards and continues his work in his studio in Istanbul.

The artist's creative practice focuses on the concept of transparency, which has been addressed in various ways throughout art history. In his quest to create the illusion of three dimensions, the effect of space or depth on a two-dimensional surface, Güler utilizes classical methods such as perspective, ratio-proportion, and modeling, as well as the use of transparent materials and layered surface constructions. In this process, the structural properties of pigments, mixing mediums, and layering methods are important tools that enhance the artist's perception of depth.

In the artist's paintings, the lower layer possesses a spiritual and expressive quality, while the balance he establishes with the rational and intellectual structure of the upper layer offers the viewer both a sensory and intellectual experience. Thus, permeability becomes not only a technical effect but also a vehicle for the artist's intellectual approach.

Tuesday, September 16

12:00-13:00

Address: Altayçeşme Neighborhood, Bomaç Street, No:3, Maltepe

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For our 523rd Art Meeting, we are gathering at Akasya, where the works of artist Deniz Sağdıç, whose studio we previously visited, are being exhibited. This project, implemented in collaboration with the Art for Good Association and Akiş GYO, is part of the project.

Since its founding, the Art for Good Association has been developing projects aimed at connecting art to diverse audiences. For years, Akiş GYO has been bringing art to the public by bringing it to the public spaces of shopping malls. This collaboration has created a sustainable cultural and artistic environment; the "Art for Good" project, which provides visibility to young artists, is one of the most powerful examples of this work.

As part of "Art for Good," young artists from various disciplines had the opportunity to exhibit their works within the context of urban life. Each participating artist shared their own work with a wider audience and gained experience in collective production. In this context, the Atatürk Portrait featured in the exhibition was produced with the contributions of Deniz Sağdıç and the "Art for Good" project artists, and stands out as a symbol of collaborative production and a sustainable approach.

Afterwards, at 2:00 PM, we invite all our members to a talk with our Association President Kamuran Selin Bozkurt and artist Deniz Sağdıç.

Tuesday, September 9th

12:00-1:00 PM

Address: Acıbadem, Çeçen Street No: 25, Üsküdar (On the ground floor, in front of Beyaz Fırın on the left)

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At our 522nd Art Meeting, we're visiting the Musée de l'Annonciade in Saint-Tropez.

Located on Place Georges Grammont (Place de l'Hôtel de Ville) in the heart of Saint-Tropez, the Musée de l'Annonciade is housed within the Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Annonciade, built in the 16th century by the Pénitents Blancs. Originally dedicated to sailors, this chapel changed hands after the French Revolution. It opened as a museum in 1922 as the Museon Tropelen. In 1950, it was transformed into a contemporary art museum with the collection of Georges Grammont.

The museum houses works from the Impressionist, Neo-Impressionist, Fauvism, and Nabis movements from 1890 to 1950. With Paul Signac's settlement in Saint-Tropez, artists such as Matisse, Derain, Braque, Bonnard, and Gauguin also came to the region and formed the foundation of this collection. Its small but impressive collection makes it one of the city's most important cultural destinations.

https://www.saint-tropez.fr/culture/musee-de-lannonciade/

Tuesday, September 2

12:00-1:00 PM

Address: Place Georges Grammont (Place de l’Hôtel de Ville), 83990 Saint-Tropez, France

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At our 521st Art Meeting, we will examine the works of our young artists in the exhibition "Like Walking in Moon Dust," one of the exhibitions organized specifically for our association's 10th anniversary.

"Every journey to the self begins with a silent step."

Comprised of works created by artists listening to their inner voices, "Like Walking in Moon Dust" reveals the traces of this silent journey. Like footprints left on the Moon, the exhibition points to a permanent, fragile, yet transformative discovery of the self.

A poetic metaphor for inner journeys, this exhibition connects the viewer with experiences beyond language, prompting consideration of how individual memory transforms into collective memory.

The exhibition, featuring artists from the Art for Good Association and independent artists, invites everyone to join this silent yet powerful walk toward the self.

Our artists, Kardelen Erken, Yağız Seis, Ahmet Hamdi Başsöz, Esra Mengülerek, and Modilda, will also be in attendance at the event, where we will have the opportunity to discuss the works I curate.

*Our art sessions are free for members, 500 TL for guests, and 250 TL for children under 12. We kindly request that your guests make a donation to our association account before the tour.

Tuesday, August 26

12:00-13:00

Address: IBB Taksim Sanat, Taksim Metro -1st Floor

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We're visiting the Centre Spatial Guyanais at the 520th Art Encounter.

The Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), one of the world's most strategic launch centers thanks to its location near the equator in French Guiana, was established in 1968. Jointly operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), the French space agency CNES, and Arianespace, the center is today considered the most important space center in both Europe and the world.

Hundreds of satellites have been launched from CSG aboard Ariane, Vega, and Soyuz rockets to date. This center has been the starting point for many technologies that are integral to our daily lives, from communication and weather forecasting to scientific observation and internet access. From this perspective, the CSG is not just a launching base; it is humanity's gateway to the sky.

The center holds a unique significance for the region: it contributes to a wide range of areas in French Guiana, from education and culture to tourism and employment. It introduces space technologies to the local population, raises scientific awareness, and serves as a cultural attraction.

At this gathering, we will tour CSG's exhibitions, explore the relationship between space and space, and consider the horizons that science opens up for art.

Tuesday, August 19

12:00–1:00 PM

Address: Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, French Guiana

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