
Nilgün Keskin Şener (1972-Eskişehir)
Nilgün Şener graduated from the Department of Art Education, Department of Painting, at Anadolu University’s Faculty of Education between 1989 and 1994. She completed her master’s degree in Art Education at the Anadolu University Institute of Social Sciences between 1996 and 1998, with a thesis titled “The Effects of Regionalism on Painting” under the guidance of Assoc. Prof. Numan Arslan. She completed her thesis titled “Balance in Visual Expression” at the Anadolu University Institute of Social Sciences’ Department of Painting between 1998 and 2004, under the guidance of Prof. Abdullah Demir. Şener continued her undergraduate studies in printmaking with Prof. Atilla Atar during her master’s degree. During her Master’s degree, she also studied lithography at Atilla Atar’s studio. She participated in exhibitions and competitions in printmaking.
Between 1994 and 2004, she worked as an art teacher in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. Nilgün Şener began teaching at Kocaeli University’s Değirmendere Ali Özbay Vocational School in 2004. She became an assistant professor in 2006, an associate professor in 2018, and a full professor in 2025. Throughout this period, she has served as an assistant director, department head, and commission member. She serves on juries and scientific and art boards for symposiums, congresses, workshops, and competitions. Şener has authored numerous research articles, book chapters, and proceedings in her field and areas of interest. She has also served as a curator and consultant for fairs, congresses, symposiums, workshops, and events both domestically and internationally. She also organized Turkey’s first virtual art fair and has participated in 15 solo, nearly 450 group, mixed, invited, domestic, international, national, and international exhibitions. In 2017, she served as the editor of the textbooks “Basic Art Education 9” and “Imaginative Painting 10” to be taught in Fine Arts High Schools run by the Ministry of National Education. Between 2016 and 2023, she worked at the Ministry of National Education, General Directorate of Teacher Training and Development, Fine Arts High School Visual Arts Book Commission, and as the editor of the book “Basic Art Education 9,” which began teaching in 2023. The artist, winner of two national and three international awards (one third place and two second place awards at the Busan International Art Festival in South Korea), has works in private and public institutions and museums. She continues her work in her studio.
Art Perspective;
Nilgün Şener is a painter who holds a significant place in Contemporary Turkish Art and produces works that stand out as an artist. Her paintings often possess an emotional and profound narrative. Her art explores human relationships, inner worlds, and social issues. The color palette, compositional order, and the symbols and metaphors she uses in her paintings provoke thought and inquiry. Nilgün Şener is known for her works that reflect the rapid pace of cities, changing times, and movement. Her work often reflects the dynamism of modern life and the urban atmosphere, and she explores themes such as speed, movement, time, the city, and daylight. Şener uses vibrant color and form in her paintings to capture the tempo, chaos, and energy of modern life. She explores the rhythm and dynamism of modern city life and the relationship people have with this speed. Her color palette is often vibrant and energetic, aiming to draw the viewer into the dynamics of urban life. In this context, the viewer is encouraged to connect with both their observations and their own experiences. Şener's works offer a perspective that questions the ever-changing structure of cities and the place of humanity within them.
Nilgün Şener's paintings of urban speed not only offer an aesthetic experience; they also encourage the viewer to think, question modern life, and question their own experiences. Generally focusing on contemporary themes throughout her artistic career, Şener aims to convey the chaos of the city, its vibrant and dynamic aspects, and human relationships to the viewer through intense lines, colors, and brushstrokes. Urban atmospheres, nightscapes, streetlights, and vague figures in motion are frequent elements in her work. The artist creates a visual feast by combining cityscapes and daily life with the effects of time-lapse video and/or the moment-capturing effect of photography. Blending the desire to connect abstract time with concrete spaces with original touches, and employing experimental techniques such as image manipulation and distortion of form, is more than just a tool for the artist, it is a form of artistic expression. She embraces an artistic language that brings the flow of life together within a photographic logic.
The artist questions urban and human psychology through the image of speed. In her conceptual expression, she strives to evoke the invisibility of urban dwellers, the emptiness lost within them, the forgotten yet evocative feeling of loneliness, the desire to detach from social life, the difficulty of establishing psychological connections, and the "atmosphere of that moment" immersed in them through an architectural perspective. Her aim is to highlight the traces of emotions caused by rapid, uncontrolled, distorted, and irreparable urbanization.
The artist's works are generally abstract and expressive, allowing the viewer to relate their own experiences and emotions to the work. In this context, Nilgün Şener stands out as an artist who successfully reflects the dynamics of contemporary art.
Nilgün Şener is also active in art education and serves as an inspiration to young artists. While developing her own style, she emphasizes the power of art to reflect both social and individual emotions. Throughout her artistic career, she has participated in numerous exhibitions and events, earning a significant place in the art world through her work.
Solo Exhibitions;
1. “A.N.D. / D.N.A.”, Nilgün Keskin ŞENER Solo Exhibition, May 23-June 1, 2023, "Gölcük Municipality Historical Waterside Houses Wooden House" (16 WORKS), Değirmendere, Gölcük, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
2. “12-TWENTY-FOUR FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND”, Nilgün Keskin ŞENER Solo Exhibition, February 24-March 20, 2022, "Kocaeli University, Faculty of Fine Arts, (14 WORKS), ENTRANCE EXHIBITION HALL", İzmit, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
3. NİLGÜN KESKİN ŞENER, Solo Art Show, August 17, 2021-2022, (17 Works).
4. Worldwide Art Movement, INDIA
5. ONLINE SOLO EXHIBITION, December 1-10, 2020, “NİLGÜN ŞENER SOLO EXHIBITION,” “Artantakya Contemporary Art Fair 2020,” www.artantalya.com, “Corona Pandemic Period,” ANTAKYA, TURKEY. (Online catalog), (12 works)
6. The International ONLINE SOLO ART EXHIBITION 2020, “ARTFAMILY,” OCTOBER 24, 2020, “Corona Pandemic Period,” Opening Time 4:00 PM, ALIGARH, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA.
7. ONLINE SOLO EXHIBITION, "TURMOIL / CHAOS NİLGÜN ŞENER SOLO EXHIBITION", May 4-17, 2020, "Corona Pandemic Period", ANKARA, TURKEY.
8. ONLINE SOLO EXHIBITION, "NİLGÜN ŞENER Online Solo Exhibition" Corona Pandemic Period Online/Virtual Solo Exhibition, First screening April 15, 2020, 13:00), TURKEY.
9. ONLINE SOLO EXHIBITION, "April 6, 2020 - June 6, 2020, "Whirlpool," "Online Solo Exhibition During the Corona Pandemic," (9 works), TURKEY.
10. August 20-27, 2019, National, "MOVEMENT 2," (41 works), Antandros Association, Historical Abdullah Efendi Mansion, Altınoluk, Edremit, BALIKESİR, TURKEY.
11. March 4 - April 6, 2019, National, "MOVEMENT" (27 works), Kandemir Insurance, Art in the Office/39, Art Advisor: Nazan Kumlalı ATAHAN, İzmit, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
12. November 5-8, 2018, National, Değirmendere Town Art House, (Gölcük Art Workshop 2018) Within the scope), Gölcük, Kocaeli, Turkey.
13. September 22-29, 2017, National, State Arts Gallery, Historical Train Station Exhibition Hall, İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey.
14. September 8-20, 2017, National, "UP&DOWN", Pinelo Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey.
15. March 3-24, 1990, National, Akbank, Köprübaşı Art Gallery, Köprübaşı, ESKİŞEHİR, Türkiye.
Selected Mixed/Group/Juried Exhibition;
The 1st International Black Sea Educational Sciences Congress (UKEBK) Juried Online Mixed Visual Arts Exhibition will be held in collaboration with the Eurasian Social Sciences Educators Association and hosted by Trabzon University's Fatih Faculty of Education. The main theme is "Education in a Digitalizing World," inspired by the opportunities technology provides for sustainable, innovative, and inclusive education in a globalizing world. TRABZON, TURKEY.
Interdisciplinary Mixed Exhibition, Curator: Metin KAR, May 20 - June 9, 2025, Yaşar Kemal Cultural Center, Yaşar Kemal Exhibition Hall, (25 people), Maltepe, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.
The 15th International Midwifery Students Congress will be held in collaboration with the Eurasian Social Sciences Educators Association and hosted by Trabzon University's Fatih Faculty of Education. The main theme is "Education in a Digitalizing World," inspired by the opportunities technology provides for sustainable, innovative, and inclusive education in a globalizing world. Atrium International Art Exhibitions "April 15th World Art Day International Juried Online Group Exhibition", April 15–30, 2025, Harran University, URFA, TURKEY.
March 8th International Women's Day "Artist Women Academics", 1st National Group Exhibition, March 6th–March 26th, 2025, Curator: Prof. Melihat TÜZÜN, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, TEKİRDAĞ, TURKEY.
Hacı Bayram Veli University "March 8th, 2025 International Painting Exhibition", 20 Countries, 105 Artists, 130 Women-Themed Works, Curator: Prof. Birsen ÇEKEN, ANKARA, TURKEY.
"2nd Women Academicians Exhibition", March 8, International Women's Day Exhibition, March 8-17, 2025, Curators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. E. Begüm Savçın, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeniz Kabadayı Yuvarlak, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality SEKA Paper Museum, KOCAELI, TURKEY.
January 1-31, 2025, "100 Eminent International Artist Online Exhibition", www.bindaasart.com, INDIA.
December 23-31, 2024, National, "Academic-Thematic", Group Exhibition, Değirmendere Ali Özbay Vocational School, Çınarlık Square, Gölcük Municipality Art House, GÖLCÜK, KOCAELI, TURKEY.
"RUMI" International Juried Online Group Exhibition (INTRIB2024), “Meeting in the Light of Rumi”, Selçuk University, Department of Fashion and Design, December 23-27, 2024, KONYA, TURKEY.
“4th International Art-Design Conference, Performance, and Exhibition, IADCE 2024”, Juried, Dokuz Eylül Research University, Buca Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Art Education, December 2-3, 2024, Buca, IZMIR, TURKEY.
October 25-29, 2024, “Bursa October Passage-Kocaeli”, Vehbi Koç Foundation Gölcük Culture and Social Life Center, Curators: Nilgün Şener and Birgül Özçelikçi Taşören, Gölcük, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
October 15-25, 2024, “October Parade - Bursa,” Bursa State Fine Arts Gallery, Curator: Ayfer Değirmencioğlu, BURSA, TURKEY.
“August 30 Victory Celebration Exhibition,” Eskişehir Art Association, Online Exhibition, August 26-September 26, 2024, (102 participants), Eskişehir, TURKEY.
“Show Your Colors,” Virtual Group Exhibitions, (May 22, 2024–June 30, 2024). (11 participants), (https://www.goddessartsmag.com/exhibitions), Goddessarts Magazine, GERMANY.
“Dialogue: Roots and Identities,” Anadolu University, Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education Graduates, Exhibition, May 6–June 6, 2024, Anadolu University, Museum of Contemporary Arts, (110 people), ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
“Breaking Point: An Academic Heritage Narrative on the Pursuit of Art,” International Plastic Arts Association (UPSD), Anadolu University, Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education Graduates, Exhibition, March 23–April 23, 2024, (48 people), Şişli, Istanbul, TURKEY.
International Art Exhibition Sultan Fair, In Memory of the 99th Anniversary of the World Famous Artist, S.M. Sultan, April 15–29, 2024, NARAİL, BANGLADESH.
“Artist Women Academicians,” March 8, International Women’s Day, 5th National Group Exhibition, March 8-22, 2024, Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Edirne, Turkey.
“March 8, Women’s Day, Juried Group Exhibition,” SASAV 1995 (ARTISTS AND ART LOVERS FOUNDATION), (March 8, 2024), (24 People), Küçükyalı, MALTEPE, ISTANBUL, Türkiye.
"Little Things" Group Exhibition as part of the Marmara Career Fair (Marmarakaf), February 26–March 5, 2024, Faculty of Fine Arts, Antre Art Gallery, (38 participants), İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey.
"REFLECTION OF 100 YEARS" International Juried Group Exhibition, Yalova University, Faculty of Art and Design, EXHIBITION LOCATION: Yalova City Museum, January 9–14, 2024, Yalova, Turkey.
"November 24, Teachers' Day International Online Group Exhibition", November 24–December 25, 2023, Exhibition Organizers: Marmara University Traditional Handicrafts and Design Application and Research Center (GESTUAM), Süleyman Demirel University Textile and Handicrafts Design Application and Research Center (TESAUM), and Yıldız Technical University Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATPARK), Curators: Assoc. Prof. Hakan Çiloğlu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Genç, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Kahraman,
100th Anniversary of the Republic Celebrations, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Fine Arts, "Academic Artists Exhibition 3", October 30-November 22, 2023, Curator: M. Cevat ATALAY, (106 people), Şehitkamil Art Gallery, GAZİANTEP, TURKEY.
100th Anniversary of the Republic Celebrations, Kocaeli University, Değirmendere Ali Özbay Vocational School, Faculty Members Group Exhibition, Baki Komsuoğlu Congress Center Foyer Area, October 30-November 6, 2023, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
"100 Years of the Republic: 100 Works, October 29 Republic Day Virtual Group Exhibition", Trakya University, Faculty of Fine Arts, October 29, 2023-29. 11. 2023, EDIRNE, TURKEY.
"The 100th Anniversary of Our Republic International Online Group Exhibition", October 29–November 30, 2023, organized by the Marmara University Traditional Handicrafts and Design Application and Research Center (GESTUAM), Süleyman Demirel University Textile and Handicrafts Design Application and Research Center (TESAUM), and Yıldız Technical University Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATPARK). (346 PERSONS - 305 DOMESTIC, 41 INTERNATIONAL from 22 COUNTRIES).
"Art in the 100th Anniversary of the Republic" Online Exhibition, October 29–December 31, 2023, Tamsanat Online Gallery, ANKARA, TURKEY.
11. International Exhibition "The Enthusiasm of the 100th Anniversary of Our Republic," October 23-November 23, 2023, Exhibition Curator: Sevgi Dağcı Koç, Eskişehir Art Association, ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
"OCTOBER PASSAGE 22 - BURSA", October 29, 2023 Republic Exhibition, October 17-27, 2023, Organizers: Ayfer Değirmenci, State Fine Arts Gallery, Sculpture, BURSA, TURKEY.
OCTOBER PASSAGE 22 - KOCAELİ", 100th Anniversary of the Republic: 100 Artists, 100 Works, October Passage Kocaeli," 22nd Anniversary Interdisciplinary Exhibition, October 20-31, 2023, Organizers: Assoc. Nilgün ŞENER, Birgül TAŞÖREN, Makbule ATLAN, Kartepe Municipality Art House, (Kocaeli Fine Arts High School-Kartepe Municipality-KOÜ.) Kartepe, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
June 20-22, 2023, Gölcük Municipality, Kocaeli University Değirmendere Ali Özbay Vocational School, and Gölcük Public Education Center, jointly organized the Gölcük Art Workshop Exhibition with the theme "Reuniting Art with Objects." Örcün Ali Vasfi İzmidi Calligraphy Museum, Gölcük, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
Child International Art Workshop and Closing Exhibition, April 28, 2023, Curator: Müberra BÜLBÜL, Namazgah Cultural Center, Kandıra, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
“Art For Future,” Child International Art Workshop and Exhibition, April 23–28, 2023, Curator: Müberra BÜLBÜL, Namazgah Cultural Center, Kandıra, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
May 6–25, Bülent ŞİMŞEK & Orhan DOĞRU, Curator: Merve ACAR, Group Exhibition, Ata-Man Art Gallery (284 people), İncek, GÖLBAŞI, ANKARA, TURKEY.
“Women. Life. Freedom,” Juried, ARTIST SENATE, A Virtual Art Exhibition, March 22–30, 2023, (91 people), BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.
Art Magazine, May 2nd Week http://artupmionline.tilda.ws/home, Milan, Lombardi, Italy
March 8th, International Women's Day Online Exhibition, "Women Are Labor", Eyüboğlu Academy, Turkey.
9th International Virtual Exhibition in Commemoration of International Women's Day, "Women...Muse and Poety", Aries Art Gallery, 26.3.23- (Aries Galeria de Arte), SPAIN.
"Artist Women Academicians", March 8th, International Women's Day, 4th National Online Group Exhibition, March 3rd-8th, 2023, Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Fine Arts, (103 people), Edirne, Turkey.
"March 8th, International Women's Day" National Group Exhibition, Eskişehir Art Association, Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, Turgut Özakman Exhibition Hall, ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
"2nd Art for the Future", International Art Exhibition, March 6-12, 2023, Curator: Müberra BÜLBÜL, Provincial Directorate of Culture, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey - Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Turkey - Kocaeli Fine Arts Gallery, İzmit Historical Train Station Exhibition Hall, İzmit, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
Busan International Art Festival (BİAF). Tongmyeong University, Exhibition, November 5-11, 2022, BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.
KOÜ. Değirmendere Ali Özbay Vocational School. Faculty Members "Teachers' Day Group Exhibition," November 21-30, 2022, Değirmendere Waterside Houses, "Sculpture House," Değirmendere, Gölcük, Kocaeli, Turkey.
"8th Teachers Artists Online Group Exhibition," Eskişehir Art Association, (e-gallery), ESKİŞEHİR, Türkiye.
Within the framework of the 99th Anniversary Celebration Events of the Foundation of our Republic, October 26 - November 26, 2022, “10TH INTERNATIONAL REPUBLIC ENTHUSIASM ONLINE PAINTING EXHIBITION”, Online, Eskişehir Art Association, (e-gallery), Opening: Wednesday, October 26, 5:00 PM, ESKİŞEHİR, Türkiye. "Bursa October Parade 21," 21st Anniversary Exhibition, "Republic National Exhibition," Curator: Ayfer Değirmenci, October 20-28, 2022, (62 people), Historical Irgandı Art Bridge, BURSA, TURKEY.
"Istanbul October Parade 21," 21st Anniversary Exhibition, "Republic National Online Exhibition," Curator: Rıfkı Demirelli, October 3-30, 2022, Kartal Municipality Foyer Area, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.
"IDA 2022," Virtual Exhibition, September 2022 (IDA: International Design and Art Journal), September 10-30, 2022, MUGLA, TURKEY.
International Art Exhibition in Memory of the World Famous Artist, S.M. Sultan, July 15-17, 2022 at Mithila Yain Art Galley, Thamel, (64 artists, 12 countries), KATHMANDU, NEPAL.
May 9, 2022, Kocaeli University Faculty of Fine Arts 2022 Academic Staff Exhibition, ONLINE, www.kougsfsanat.com, KOCAELI, TURKEY.
International Exhibition, “Pandemic Inspirations II,” Trakya University Faculty of Fine Arts, April 15-30, 2022, (18 Countries, 160 Artists), (youtube.com/tugsf), EDIRNE, TURKEY.
International World Art Day Invited Online Plastic Arts Exhibition, April 15-25, 2022, in collaboration with Aydın Adnan Menderes University Turkish Art and Culture Application and Research Center, İnönü University Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, and Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Fine Arts, AYDIN, TURKEY.
International Online On The Occasional International Women's Day Painting Workshop & Art Exhibition, Online Exhibition (April 3-27, 2022), Organization: Chitkara Design School, Department of Fine Arts, Bindaas Artist Group, NEW DELHI, INDIA.
National Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Faculty of Fine Arts, "In Memory of the March 18 Çanakkale Victory and Our Martyrs," National Online Group Exhibition, KAHRAMANMARAS, TURKEY.
International March 18 Çanakkale Exhibition, Online, Aydın Adnan Menderes University Turkish Art and Culture Application and Research Center, March 18-28, 2022, AYDIN, TURKEY.
International March 8-12, 2022, (42 participants), Yelkencioğlu Mansion Cultural Center, Kandıra, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
March 8-12, 2022, March 8 2022 "International Women's Day" Online Group Exhibition, Curator: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, KARAMAN, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition, MARCH 8, 2022, Eskişehir Art Association, Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Turgut Özakman Exhibition Hall, ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
International Online Group Exhibition, "GREAT LEADER SERHAT IN OUR CITY" Commemorating "Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's Arrival in Edirne on December 21, 2021" (in collaboration with the Trakya University Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education and the Seven Colors of Art Association (SAYRED)), EDİRNE, TURKEY.
Eskişehir Art Association, "7th Teacher Artists Online Group Exhibition," November 24, 2021, (e-gallery).
November 13 - December 21, "Urban Contact," Fern Group Exhibition (Assoc. Prof. Nilgün Keskin Şener, Assoc. Prof. Ayhan Çetin, Ayla Kocaoğlu, Davut Kanmaz, Birgül Taşören), Monibostan Gölbaşı Campus, Ballıkbaşı, (Moni Construction Engineering and Trade Co. Ltd.), ANKARA, TURKEY.
International "Arrhythmia Art Symposium," Online Group Exhibition, November 16-20, 2021, Kocaeli University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Symposium Exhibition, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
"International 9th Republic Enthusiasm Online Painting Exhibition," October 29 - November 15, 2021 (Online Eskişehir Art Association-e-gallery), ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
http://eskisehirsanatdernegi.org/galeri/cumhuriyet-coskusu-9-uluslararasi-online-sergisi
“Istanbul October Parade 20,” 20th Anniversary Exhibition “Republic National Online Exhibition,” Curator: Perihan Koca, November 15–30, 2021, Kartal Municipality, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.
“Kocaeli October Parade 20,” “Republic National Online Exhibition,” Curator: Nilgün Keskin Şener, Birgül Taşören Özçelikçi, (Admitted to the Provincial Directorate of Culture and the Governor's Office Protocol), October 29–12, 2021, İzmit Historical Train Station Exhibition Hall, İzmit, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
Bursa October Parade 20, 20th Anniversary Exhibition, "Republic National Exhibition", Curator: Ayfer Değirmenci, October 19-28, 2021, Bursa State Fine Arts Exhibition, BURSA, TURKEY.
3rd Eskişehir Young Art Meeting Online Group Exhibition, October 10-30, 2021, (20 participants), ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
Anadolu University Faculty of Education, Fine Arts Education, "Past and Future" Simultaneous Alumni-Graduation Juried Online Exhibition, June 15-September 15, 2021, ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
An International Online Art Exhibition 2021 Chitrankan-3, ONLY FOR WOMEN ARTISTS (India's first International Online Art competition & Exhibition organizing group). CHITRANKAN 3, International Online Art Exhibition Only for Women artist for 100 Selected International Artists around the world. International Online, CHITRANKAN III- WOMEN ART Competition 2021 and online art exhibition for around the globe artists. (Entry Open from-1stApril 2021, Entry Close form -15thMay 2021, Selection list Declare-1st June 2021, Online Exhibition Start from -15th June 2021 to 30th July 2021).
ONLINE EXHIBITION FROM 1 JULY TO 30 JULY 2021, International online Art Exhibition 2021, It is our pleasure to inform you on behalf of the Bindaas Artist Group (BAG) that (738 Artists around the world submitted 1841 artworks for “CHITRANKAN: International Online Art Competition & Online Exhibition 2021” only women artists from around the world. You are the lucky one which artwork selected under Top 100 art works and Best 100 art works), MIRZAPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA.
International Mediterranean Friendship Exhibition (IMFE), (Online-Exhibition), “Mediterranean Countries Online Friendship Exhibition”, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University, May 5, 2021, International Juried Group Exhibition, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.
International December 1-10, 2021, “Ansam Cultural Association Collection”, 80x120 cm. oil painting, “ONLINE Artantakya Contemporary Art Fair 2021”, (www.artantakya.com/online_fair), “Corona Pandemic Period”, ANTAKYA, TURKEY.
International April 15, 2021 World Art Day, organized by Trakya University, Faculty of Education, Department of Art Education, in collaboration with the International Painter Solidarity Association Juried International Interactive Mix, (52 Countries, 309 Artists), TEKİRDAĞ, TURKEY.
National Virtual Art Exhibition, “April 15th World Art Day,” “Quarantine 2,” Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, ERZİNCAN, TURKEY.
International April 14, 2021, “Art – Design Conference, Performance, and Exhibition” (Online), IADCE, Dokuz Eylül University, Buca Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education), İZMİR, TURKEY.
International Eskişehir Art Association, “Yunus Emre” Painting and Sculpture Exhibition (165 participants), ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
Anadolu University International "AART International Anatolian Art Symposium," "In Memory of Faruk Atalayer," Juried Group Exhibition, April 15-16, 2021, ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
2021 International Symposium on Philosophy, Education, Art, and Science History, April 14-18, 2021, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Education, and Philosophy and Science History Application and Research Center, Philosophy, Education, and Science, MUGLA, TURKEY.
National Eskişehir Art Association, "MARCH 8 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ONLINE WOMEN ARTISTS EXHIBITION" (32 participants), ESKİŞEHİR, Türkiye.
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and IFARTS, International Fine Arts Symposium Organizations, “March 8, International Women's Day, Group Exhibition,” March 8-14, 2021, event chair: Muhittin BÖCEK, Curator: Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Ali EROĞLU, Coordinator: Okan YAVUZ (Municipal Department Head), (22 Countries, 297 artworks, 297 participants), ANTALYA, TURKEY.
National Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmamoğlu University, Faculty of Fine Arts, “March 8, International Women's Day, National Online Group Exhibition,” Opening: March 8, 2021, 2:00 PM, KAHRAMANMARAŞ, TURKEY.
National Iğdır University, "Being a Woman During the Pandemic," Online Group Art Exhibition, March 8, 2021, IĞDIR.
National İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Faculty of Art and Design and Women's and Family Studies Application and Research Center, "March 8 International Women's Day, 1st National Group Exhibition" (Virtual Exhibition), Opening: March 8, 2021, 2:00 PM, Izmir, Turkey.
National Dumlupınar University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Interior Architecture, March 8, 2021 - April 8, 2021, "March 8 International Women's Day," 2nd National Group Exhibition, Kütahya, Turkey. TURKEY.
National Trakya University, Faculty of Fine Arts, March 8, International Women's Day, March 8, 2021 - April 8, 2021, "Artist Women Academicians," 2nd National Group Exhibition, (152 artists, 60 universities), EDİRNE, TURKEY.
2nd International Invited Democracy and National Sovereignty Exhibition, "In the Name of Adnan Menderes," February 28 - March 17, 2021, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Turkish Art and Culture Application and Research Center, AYDIN, TURKEY.
National Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmamoğlu University, Faculty of Fine Arts, "February 27, World Painters' Day," NATIONAL ONLINE Painting Exhibition, February 27 - March 10, 2021, 4:00 PM, KAHRAMANMARAS, TURKEY.
International Online Art Exhibition 2021, Organized by Karkhana Art Space, “HOPE”, February 10-20, 2021, (61 countries, 399 artists). Dhaka, BANGLADESH.
International Online Exhibition, “VISION 2021”, JANUARY 05-20, 2021 (positiveenergyart.in), Positive Energy Art (See Din Studio Thailand - Charcoal Foundation Bongora), THAILAND.
International Online Exhibition "Transfor Mations", January 26 - February 10, 2021, “ASIAN ART CENTRE, KERALA, KOOTHUPARAMBA”, Curated by Sursh KOOTHUPARAMBA, @asianartcentrekerala, KANNUR, KERALA, INDIA.
2020
1st National Juried Online Group Exhibition (December 24, 2020), (During the Coronavirus Pandemic), Yozgat Bozok University, Department of Handicrafts, (204 Participants), YOZGAT, TURKEY.
International Online Group Art Exhibition 2020, Invited Artist, Exhibition Date: December 20, 2020, 3:00 pm), (Organization by: Kala Chhavi, Curator by: Gaurav Maurya), INDIA.
International ONLINE ARTANTAKYA CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR (During the Coronavirus Pandemic), Group Exhibition, December 1-10, 2020, Fern Group Group Exhibition, ANTAKYA, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (KSÜ), Faculty of Fine Arts (GSF), Department of Painting, November 24, 2020 – December 7 2020, "November 24 Teachers' Day Online Group Exhibition" (During the Corona Pandemic), KAHRAMANMARAŞ, TURKEY.
International Online Exhibition, "Blossoms of Art", November 5-15, 2020 (www.positiveenergyart.in), Positive Energy Art (See Din Studio Thailand- Charcoal Foundation Bongora), (During the Corona Pandemic), THAILAND.
International Virtual Juried Group Exhibition, "Eighteenth Traditional Republic Exhibition", October 29, 2020, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts, ANTALYA, TURKEY.
International Group Virtual Exhibition, October 29 Republic Day, "97 Works from 97 Years of the Republic," October 29-November 29, 2020, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Fine Arts (Exhibition in the ÇOMÜ Virtual Art Gallery on the Faculty of Fine Arts website), ÇANAKKALE, TURKEY.
International Virtual Group Exhibition, October 29 Republic Day, "97 Works from 97 Years of the Republic," October 29-November 29, 2020, (During the Coronavirus Pandemic), Trakya University, Faculty of Fine Arts, EDİRNE, TURKEY.
Artoze Gallery and Exhibitions, International Exhibition, October 27, 2020, Theme: "Resurgence - The World After Pandemic." (During the Corona Pandemic Period, DUBAI. International Participation: Online International Art Exhibition-2020, On the Occupation of the 26th Death Anniversary of the World Famous Artist S. M. Sultan, Curator: Samir Majumder, (During the Corona Pandemic Period), Online catalog: BANGLADESH.
National Participation: October 15-25, 2020, "OCTOBER PASSAGE 19 - BURSA", Republic Exhibition, (84 People), Bursa State Fine Arts Gallery, (During the Corona Pandemic Period), Catalog: http://www.ekimgecidibursa.com/index.php/1-2), BURSA, TURKEY.
International Participation: June 20, 2020 (Opening), International Online Exhibition, (During the Corona Pandemic Period), www.artantakya.com. (Online Exhibitions) Curator: Assoc. Prof. Nilgün ŞENER, (231 participants), TURKEY.
International Online Juried Group Exhibition, "VIRTUAL REFLECTIONS", Yalova University, Faculty of Art and Design, Start Date: June 19, 2020, (241 participants, 297 works - 8 foreign participants, 13 works), (Corona Pandemic Period), via the Instagram account (@yalovauniversitesi.stf) and the website http://stf.yalova.edu.tr/. YALOVA, TURKEY.
International ONLINE Group Exhibition, Participation, "ALLARTWORKSHOP", June 6, 2020, Curator: Elvira ALLAHYAROVA), (Corona Pandemic Period), (Instagram: @AllArt Workhop, F Elvira Yüksel Allahyarova), AZERBAIJAN.
International ONLINE Group Exhibition Participation Kocaeli University, Faculty of Fine Arts Virtual Exhibition, April 23-May 23, 2020, “OUTOFZONE” Curator: Neslihan KIYAR and Haluk Arda OSKAY, (6 countries, 78 artists) www.outofzoneart.org (KOÜ), (During the Corona Pandemic Period), KOCAELI, TURKEY.
International ONLINE Group Exhibition, April 19, 2020, "ART CAN'T FIT IN ONE DAY", @contemporary.p.art (143 Participants). (During the Corona Pandemic Period).
International ONLINE Group Exhibition, "ART THERAPY", International Art Therapy Exhibition, Visual Exhibition, @sanatterapidir, April 27-May 30, 2020, (Corona Pandemic Period), Organizers: Eda Öz ÇELİKBAŞ and Kübra Şahin ÇEKEN
National ONLINE Group Exhibition World Art Day "Quarantine", Erzincan Bineli Yıldırım University, Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Art Teaching, April 15, 2020-April 25, 2021,
International ONLINE Group Exhibition with Artist Participation, "MAKE ART! NO JOKING...", April 1, 2020-April 1, 2021, (Corona Pandemic Period), A group online exhibition combining the slogans #stayhomemakeart and #justarttime, ANKARA, TURKEY
National, March 9-19, 2020, "8 MARCH INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS" "Women Artists and Academicians" National Group Exhibition on the occasion of "MAY 8 International Women's Day", Trakya University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Foyer Hall, Edirne, Turkey.
National, March 9-16, 2020, "March 8 International Women's Day Group Exhibition", "Women in Modern Times", Dumlupınar University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Phrygia Exhibition Hall, Kütahya, Turkey.
National, Participation, January 20-28, 2020, "FREE ZONE 2", (55 Participants), Exhibition Organization: Assoc. Prof. Nilgün KESKİN ŞENER and Birgül ÖZÇELİKÇİ TAŞÖREN, İzmit Municipality Cumhuriyet Park Exhibition Hall, İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey.
National Participation: October 15-25, 2019, "OCTOBER PASSAGE 18 - BURSA", Republic Exhibition, (84 people), Bursa State Fine Arts Gallery, Catalog No. 57, BURSA, TURKEY. International Participation: October 24-27, 2019, Ansam Cultural Association Collection Exhibition within the Context of the 4th International Contemporary Art Festival, Antakya Anemon Hotel, HATAY, TURKEY.
National Participation: October 11-16, 2019, "EXIST" Painting Exhibition, (.. People), Fern Plastic Arts Group Exhibition, Gallery Akdeniz, Çankaya, ANKARA, TURKEY.
International Participation: "13th International Tepebaşı Municipality 10th Year Art Workshop Exhibition", October 11-22, 2019, Curator: Numan ARSLAN, (24 People), Tepebaşı Municipality Service Building Exhibition Hall (Year-Long Exhibition), Tepebaşı, ESKİŞEHİR, TURKEY.
International Participation: "32nd International Artsuites Workshop Exhibition", (28 People), Artsuites Art Gallery, Curator: Numan ARSLAN, September 28-29, 2019, Art Suites Hotel, Bodrum, MUGLA, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition Participation: March 7-25, 2019, (29 people), "WOMEN AND WOMEN", Group Painting Exhibition in Memory of March 8th International Working Women's Day", Osman İnci Museum, EDİRNE, TURKEY.
National Art Workshop Exhibition, December 25-31, 2018, "1st National Gaziantep Workshop" Exhibition Held to Commemorate the 97th Anniversary of Gaziantep's Restoration from Enemy Occupation, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Cultural Center, Red Hall, GAZİANTEP, TURKEY.
National Invited Group Exhibition Participation: December 7-16, 2018, (15 people), "Far-Near Exhibition", Organized by: Gaziantep University Faculty of Fine Arts, Exhibition Venue: Cenani Mansion, GAZİANTEP, Türkiye.
National Workshop Group Exhibition Participation: November 9-15, 2018, (10 Participants), "Gölcük Art Workshop Closing Exhibition", Değirmendere Town Art House, Gölcük, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition Participation: October 17-27, 2018, (80 Participants), "OCTOBER PASSAGE 17 - BURSA", Bursa State Fine Arts Gallery, Catalog No. 64, BURSA, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition Participation: October 29-November 7, 2018, (100 Participants, 100 Works) "REPUBLIC GROUP EXHIBITION", Organizers: Assoc. Prof. Nilgün ŞENER, Birgül ÖZÇELİKÇİ TAŞÖREN, State Arts Gallery, Historical Train Station Exhibition Hall, İzmit, KOCAELİ, TURKEY.
International Juried Group Exhibition, Participation: October 18-28, 2018, International Culture, Art and Society Symposium, Juried Exhibition, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Fine Arts, VAN, TURKEY.
National Juried Group Painting Exhibition, Participation: July 16-22, 2018, "Jury 15: The Rise of National Will Exhibition", Curator: Dr. Mehmet Sag and Meriyam Yeziyeva Nehir, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts Exhibition Hall, Antalya, TURKEY.
International Group Exhibition, Participation: May 13-17, 2018, 2nd International Plastic Arts Exhibition (Juried), Curator: Savas Kurtuluş Çevik, Cappadocia Art Initiative, Güray Museum, CAPPADOCIA, NEVŞEHIR.
National Invited Group Painting Exhibition, Participation: May 8-June 2, 2018, (20 People), "Birdcage Academician Group Exhibition", Pinelo Art Gallery, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey.
International Group Exhibition, Participation: April 25-28, 2018, (231 People), MADEBYARTIST VI, "Paris Group Paper Works Exhibition" Held as Part of the 1st International Paris Art and Design Symposium, Organizing Committee: Dr. Faculty Member Nilgün ŞENER and Prof. Melihat TÜZÜN, Art Gallery, PARIS, FRANCE.
National Group Exhibition Participation: March 10-16, 2018, (90 participants), "PURPLE AGENDA" Group Exhibition "For March 8th International Women's Day," Ankara Ulucanlar Prison Art Street Section Exhibition Hall, Organizers: Müjgan YAPRAKÇI and Ayla KOCAOĞLAN, ANKARA, TURKEY.
International Group Exhibition with International Participation and Jury, January 13-23, 2018, (41 participants), Artsürem Science and Art, "VOID AND BEGINNING", (Halls A2-A3), Artsürem Gallery, Çankaya, ANKARA, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition Participation: January 9-15, 2018, (40 participants), "FREE ZONE" Group Exhibition, Organizers: Assoc. Prof. Nilgün ŞENER and Davut Kanmaz, Ankara Çankaya Municipality, Contemporary Arts Museum, Füreyya Choral Hall, Çankaya, ANKARA, Türkiye.
International Group Exhibition, Participation, November 1-7, 2017, (32 participants), Organizer: Ayfer DEMİRCİOĞLU, Berlin Yunus Emre Enstitüsü, BERLIN, GERMANY.
International Juried Group Exhibition, Participation, 3rd ASOS International Social Sciences Symposium (October 26-28, 2017), (32 participants), (https://www.asoscongress.com/sergialbum.html), KAHRAMANMARAS, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition, Participation, October 17-27, 2017, (80 participants), "OCTOBER PASSAGE 16 - BURSA", Bursa State Fine Arts Gallery, Catalog No. 53, BURSA, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition Participation, October 28 - December 3, 2017, (93 Participants, 107 Works), "REPUBLIC GROUP EXHIBITION", Organizers: Assoc. Prof. Nilgün ŞENER, Birgül ÖZÇELİKÇİ TAŞÖREN, (With the Support of Kocaeli Governorship, Directorate of Culture), State Arts Gallery, Historical Train Station Exhibition Hall, KOCAELI, TURKEY.
National Group Exhibition Participation, October 25 - November 4, 2017, (21 Participants), "ACADEMICA", In Memory of Nazan ERKMEN, Pinelo Gallery, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.
International Juried Group Exhibition Participation, "DID YOU KNOW?" GROUP EXHIBITION, September 21-24, 2017, Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery, VARNA, BULGARIA.
International Group Exhibition Participation: 1st International Varna Art and Design Symposium, May 25-28, 2017, MADEBYARTIST III “ART, DESIGN, AND SPACE”, Curator: Nilgün ŞENER, (http://www.madebyartistfest.com/). VARNA, BULGARIA.
International Juried Group Exhibition Participation: 03-07 May 2017, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Education, and Center for the History of Philosophy and Science, in collaboration with the "II. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM TITLED HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY, EDUCATION, ART, AND SCIENCE", JURED GROUP EXHIBITION ORGANIZED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY, EDUCATION, ART, AND SCIENCE, ATATURKISH CULTURE CENTER, MUGLA, TURKEY.
International Group Exhibition Participation April 28 - May 4, 2017, Yunus Emre Institute-Kahramanmaraş Dulkadiroğlu Municipality, "FROM ANATOLIA TO THE DANUBA" INTERNATIONAL GROUP EXHIBITION, Curators: Mustafa GENÇ (Süleyman Demirel University), Cavit POLAT (Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University), Fatih BAŞBUĞ (Akdeniz University), BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
International Group Exhibition Participation/Curator March 2-5, 2017, "POLYPHONY GROUP EXHIBITION", ApoDec Art Gallery, (Organized by Madebyartist Pinelo Gallery), THESSALONIKI, GREECE.
International Group Exhibition Participation: December 8-11, 2016, "INTERNATIONAL THESSALONIKI ART AND ART EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM EXHIBITION" organized as part of the International Thessaloniki Contemporary Art Festival, THESSALONIKI, GREECE
International Symposium Group Exhibition Participation: June 2-5, 2016, "1st INTERNATIONAL THE ART OF AUTHENTICITY SYMPOSIUM", Group Exhibition organized by Pinelo Gallery, 2016, CHIOS, GREECE.
International Juried Group Congress/Exhibition Participation: April 5-10, 2014, "Gifted by Assoc. Prof. Tahsin Parlak" II. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF TURKISH ARTS, HISTORY AND FOLKLORE/ART EVENTS; Group Exhibition, 2014, SARAJEVO, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA.
International Juried Group Exhibition Participation: March 31 – February 1, 2011, April 3, 2011, “VI. INTERNATIONAL TURKISH ARTS EXHIBITION” (Azerbaijan National History Museum-Akfid Akşehir Photography Interests Association-Cultural Heritage Research Support Association Cooperation)// (Editor: Osman Kunduracı- Ahmet Aytaç), CATALOG p. 99, 2011, BAKU, AZARBAIJAN.
Participation in an International Juried Group Exhibition, 09-13 May 2011, Madrid-SPAIN, within the scope of Madrid Turkish Week Activities, “5th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF TURKISH CULTURE AND ARTS-ART ACTIVITIES” held at the Universidad Autónoma De Madrid Facultad De Ciencias Y. Empresariales, Madrid (With the cooperation of the Spanish Orientalists Association, the Spanish Turkish Association and the Konya Association of Intellectual, Art and Cultural Workers), Exhibition Participation, 2011, MADRID, SPAIN.



















