At our 537th Art Gathering, we are visiting the 5th Period exhibition, "Impressions from Anatolia."

This project, coordinated by artist Kadir Akyol, hosts successful young artists studying at fine arts faculties in various cities of Anatolia in Istanbul, introducing them to the art scene and contributing to their professional development.

The exhibition is a tangible reflection of the cultural explorations and dialogue with the historical heritage of this ancient city, undertaken by 36 art students selected each year from 12 different provinces of Anatolia as part of the project. Young artists, who closely experience the city's various museums, galleries, historical sites, and cultural activities, have combined these impressions with contemporary art practices, transforming them into original works.

In this exhibition, which I curated, 40 works by 25 young artists are brought together. These works present contemporary artistic interpretations of Anatolia's multifaceted cultural heritage to the viewer, while also serving as proof of the association's mission to support young talents and carry Anatolia's cultural richness into the future.

Anatolia, as it has been throughout history, continues to be a crossroads of creative expression and thought. This exhibition shows how young artists develop their own artistic language and methods, drawing inspiration from these ancient lands. Their works serve as an important bridge between the traditional and the contemporary, in the transmission of cultural heritage.

This meaningful project by the Art for Goodness Association strengthens the dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary art, contributing to art reaching wider audiences and inspiring the artistic production of new generations.

Artists Participating in the Exhibition:

Ali Arbağ · Hasiyne Ayhan · Selman Bırifkani · Işınsu Çelebi · Fatmanur Çelik · Gökçe Çilekar · Reyhan Demir · Aylin Demir · Mustafa Talha Dilek · Sinem Gök · Şilan Gümüş · Ülgen Merih Gürler · Yakup İskender · Ahsen Yağmur Kara · İrem Korkmaz · Ece Kuyu · Jayrona Normuminova · Hatice Orul · Derya Sevil · Hülya Taşdemir · Deniz Tutgun · Melih Uçmaz · Zehra Yaman · Damla Yamanel · Sinem Yıldırım

Wednesday, December 24th

12:00-13:00

Address: İBB Maltepe Art Gallery, Altayçeşme, Maltepe Cumhuriyet Meydanı, Maltepe

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