A '100+ 1 International Mixed Exhibition' was opened with the cooperation of Akdeniz University (AU) Faculty of Fine Arts (GSF), Kazakhstan University of Arts, Ankara University of Music and Fine Arts, and applied workshops were held
The exhibition opened at Fikret Otyan Art Gallery under the curatorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Zaimoğlu, Head of the Department of Traditional Turkish Arts of the AU Faculty of Fine Arts, and Prof. Ruhi Konak, contributed to the exhibition with works and applied art works from the universities' painting, ceramics, sculpture, traditional Turkish arts, music, textile and fashion design departments.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Zaimoğlu, who made the opening speech of the event, said, "Today, we have come together here to show the cultural richness of Kazakhstan, Turkey and the Turkish world with the unifying power of art." Zaimoğlu continued his words as follows;
"Our exhibitions and workshops organized in collaboration with Kazakhstan University of Arts, Ankara University of Music and Fine Arts, and Akdeniz University Faculty of Fine Arts are not only an artistic event but also an expression of intercultural dialogue and our common values. Our exhibitions and workshops brought together the colors, sounds, and spirit of this great geography. The brush strokes of our painters, the touches of our sculptors, and the tones of our musicians speak to the world with a powerful artistic language, inspired by the lives, nature, and history of the people of this geography. Art transcends borders and brings cultures together. Under the leadership of Kazakhstan and Turkey, meeting with the works of artists from different countries has been a big step towards reinforcing the unity and solidarity of the Turkic world. In the workshops, our young talents come together with experienced artists and witness the meeting of tradition and innovation. This event will also play an important role in preserving our cultural heritage and passing it on to future generations. Because art is not only an aesthetic value; It is also a reflection of our identity, history and future."
Speaking on behalf of the Kazakhstan University of Arts, Davlet Tapenov said, "I would like to express my most sincere gratitude for the warm hospitality and sincerity you have shown us in these beautiful lands where we came from Kazakhstan as your guests. Turkey and Kazakhstan are two brotherly countries with a deep-rooted history and common cultural values. It has been a great honor for me to further strengthen this brotherhood through art and culture."
Food and Drug Administration Dean Prof. Dr. Sibel Paşaoğlu said, "I would like to thank our academic artists who contributed to the realization of this meaningful organization." On behalf of the Kazakhstan University of Arts, she presented Davlet Tapenov with a ceramic work, a bird sculpture, as a gift in memory of the day. Paşaoğlu watched the exhibited works and the practical workshops that transformed the gallery into an art factory with admiration. She chatted with 33 students from Kazakhstan.
Source: https://www.antalyahurses.com/sanatta-turk-kazak-isbirligi/507212/