Bringing civilizations together at the capital city of civilizations

The Sabancı Museum of Sabancı University have been serving art-lovers for 14 years, and exhibiting modern art in a venue adorned with a precious collection of Turkish calligraphy and paintings. The museum is located in a building Sakıp Sabancı –a Turkish businessman respected by the international business circles– lived for some timed, and hosts international exhibits each year. Since day one, the museum hosted 37 international exhibits and is virtually the center of modern art in Istanbul.

BEGAN WITH A COLLECTION

The story of Sabancı Museum within the framework of Sabancı University begins with a modest collection of art. When the collection of precious works of calligraphy and paintings Turkish businessman Sakıp Sabancı collected over the years no more fits to the confines of "Atlı Köşk" he called home in Emirgan, Sabancı consults with his trusted counsels, and likes the idea of setting up a museum. In this vein, he donates the collection to Sabancı University. The family then leaves the house they resided for years, to let it become a venue of global art.

HOME OF MANY FIRSTS

Each year Sakıp Sabancı Museum hosts a multitude of exhibitions and trainings on various themes. Some of the events held at the museum are actually firsts of their kind in Turkey. The 'Picasso at Istanbul' exhibition the museum hosted in 2006 was the first time a western painter's collection was brought to Turkey, and presented 135 works by the famous painter to art lovers.

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

The museum provides a meeting grounds for contemporary modern art and Istanbulites, hosted two international exhibitions last year. A rich collection of the ground-breaking 20th Century artist Joan Miró’s drawings, paintings, sculptures and ceramics on the themes of women, birds, and stars was offered to art lovers. Furthermore, certain works of the artist based on various techniques and some of his personal belongings were exhibited for the first time at Sakıp Sabancı Museum of Turkey. The dynamic and innovative spirit of ZERO, the largest international network of arts of the 20th Century, formed after the Second World War, was also presented to visitors with the exhibition "ZERO. Countdown for the Future".

EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

Sakıp Sabancı Museum also serves as an important center of education, and attaches great importance to educational activities for the children. The museum embraced the mission of introducing arts to the children and helping them acquire its taste. It offers education to children in the 4-17 age group, as well as to adults. Each year, tens of movie screenings, panels and conferences are organized at the museum, with a view to increasing awareness about art.

EXHIBITIONS WORLDWIDE

The permanent collections of the museum receive worldwide attention. The painting and calligraphy collections of the museum have, to date, been exhibited at Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando Museum in Madrid, and the National Museum of Bahrain, and were enjoyed by art lovers in numerous countries.

09 Mart 2016 Çarşamba

Etiketler : English