İstanbul, which has been the capital of ancient civilizations, continues to be the capital of art today. There are dozens of art galleries and workshops that you can participate in İstanbul, which hosts countless theaters, concerts, operas and ballet performances every month. You can be immersed in the extraordinary magic of art and have a pleasant time in the art galleries that you can choose during your short İstanbul getaway for a few days or when you desire to get away from the crowds of the city.
1. Places Where Art Comes to Life in Your Hands
Art workshops and galleries focus on providing a new generation of art. Workshops with professional instructors in their fields offer various courses and open new doors for people that are interested in art. If you are interested in art but do not know where to start, you can participate in a workshop or workshop activities. If you wish, you can take the workshops monthly or you can join short-term workshops.
Some of the courses that you can participate in:
- •Ceramics,
- •Painting,
- •Sculpture,
- •Lathe,
- •Ceramics for children,
- •Acrylic painting,
- •Molded candle making,
- •Potted candle making,
- •Ceramic sgraffito,
- •Stained glass,
- •Watercolour,
- •Oil painting.
For example, Atölye Dally in Suadiye aims to offer a new generation of art. Various courses are offered in this workshop, which was founded by Marmara University Painting/Ceramics graduates Eda Bolat and Deniz Çelik.
2. Trainings That Will Touch Every Aspect of Your Life
The trainings that are given in workshops not only increases your intellectual knowledge, but also affects your daily life. You can increase your self-confidence thanks to workshop training that allows you to improve yourself. If you prefer training that focuses on speaking and body language, such as acting or presenting, this can make it easier for you to make presentations at work and communicate with people. In addition to all these, workshops can be a great option for socializing. You can come together with people who have similar interests to you and thus make new friends.
Some training that can inspire you:
- •The art of fluent and effective speaking,
- •Understanding today’s art,
- •The cultural map of İstanbul,
- •Book clubs,
- •Shakespeare and classical theater,
- •A new perspective on life with ancient philosophers.
If you are interested in these trainings, you can visit Narmanlı Sanat, which is located in Teşvikiye and has been operating since the year 2018. You can find trainings that are suitable for your interests at Narmanlı Sanat, which sets out with the mission of increasing the cultural richness of society.
3. World-Famous Exhibitions Are Coming to You
Thanks to the abundant cultural heritage of İstanbul, you can easily reach world-famous exhibitions. Art galleries, especially those that are located around Beyoğlu, update their exhibition programs every month and provide wonderful works to their enthusiasts. You can examine the pieces that make you feel the magic of art from head to toe in exhibitions that can be organized nationally and internationally.
Some exhibitions work to support the art and cultural development of our country by featuring the works of Turkish painters, sculptors and ceramic masters. You can also come across exhibitions that are held in historical buildings that are affluent in architectural terms in Beyoğlu and nourish your soul with art in an extraordinary atmosphere. If you would like to surround yourself with art for a weekend, you can visit one of these exhibitions.
Pera Palace Hotel: Combination of Art with an Unmatched Atmosphere
Pera Palace Hotel, one of the most unique structures in İstanbul, continues to host its guests with its architecture and spirit that has witnessed unforgettable moments in history. Pera Palace Hotel, which has supported art since the day it opened, hosts various exhibitions, workshops, and theater events in the Galata Hall and the foyer.
The “Dreams In Pera Palace” exhibition meets art enthusiasts in the Galata Foyer and Galata Hall between April 26-29. The exhibition, which is prepared by Luna Grande Art Gallery, is presented in a magical atmosphere that carries a scent of history and art. Following this exclusive event, Pera Palace Hotel continues its artistic journey by hosting the exhibition “Tarihten Tuvale” (“From History to Canvas”) by Saküder Art Gallery between May 2-7.
Welcoming its guests with its enchanting atmosphere since the year 1892, the hotel also hosts theater events. In addition to the upcoming events, the “Atatürk Müze Odası” (“Atatürk Museum Room”) is also open to visitors at the hotel. Pera Palace Hotel, which has turned the room 101 where Atatürk stayed into a museum, brings together the gifts that were sent to the Great Leader, his personal belongings and newspapers from that period and takes its guests on a historical journey.
Shedding light on the dusty pages of history, Pera Palace Hotel adds value to İstanbul with its vision of valuing art and artists in every period and always keeping its guests in the midst of art. If you would like to relax your soul in this atmosphere that carries the scent of art and history, you can follow the events of Pera Palace Hotel.
