Anatolian Exhibitions continues its artistic journey with "On the Trail of the Blue," a selection of seascapes from the Türkiye İş Bankası Art Collection.
İş Sanat's "Art for Everyone: Anatolian Exhibitions," which presents special selections from the Türkiye İş Bankası Art Collection to art lovers, brings together prominent representatives of Turkish painting in the Gallipoli district of Çanakkale.
The selection, "On the Trail of the Blue," compiled from seascapes from the Türkiye İş Bankası Art Collection, will be exhibited at the İş Bankası Gallipoli Branch on August 9-10, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the First Battle of Anafartalar, won under the command of Colonel Mustafa Kemal.
Feyhaman Duran's portrait of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, "Atatürk with a Kalpaklı," depicting his blue eyes and resolute gaze, is a highlight of the exhibition, which features prominent artists such as Mehmet Ali Laga, a painter working in Çanakkale, and Elif Naci, a native of Gallipoli. Feyhaman Duran's portrait of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with his blue eyes and resolute gaze will be one of the most special pieces.
The "On the Trail of Blue" selection, presented to art lovers in Gallipoli on the 110th anniversary of the First Battle of Anafartalar, a historical turning point that represents the Turkish nation's resistance and passion for independence, will take viewers on a meaningful journey through nature, time, and memory, featuring works woven with shades of blue.
Anatolian Exhibitions aims to make accessible to every corner of Turkey works of art that hold great significance not only for their aesthetic qualities but also for their historical and cultural testimony. Transforming İş Bank branches into temporary art spaces, the carefully curated selections of the Anatolian Exhibitions, supported by children's workshops and narration by expert art historians, create an immersive art experience.
The first stop of the Anatolian Exhibitions was the Çal district of Denizli, where the works of İbrahim Çallı were exhibited. A selection of paintings by Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu, Turan Erol, and Yalçın Gökçebağ were exhibited in the Milas district of Muğla.
Source: https://www.iha.com.tr/canakkale-haberleri/is-sanat-anadolu-sergileri-geliboluda-280476473