Art Gathering in Antalya's Kaleiçi in Memory of Muhittin Selamet
An art event launched in Antalya to keep painter Muhittin Selamet's memory alive has brought together different disciplines and visitors.
Launched nine years ago in Antalya's historic Kaleiçi district to keep the memory of painter Muhittin Selamet alive, the art event continues to expand with the participation of academics, students, and visitors.
The Birth of an Art Tradition
The art event launched in Antalya's historic Kaleiçi district to keep the memory of painter Muhittin Selamet alive has evolved into an organization bringing together different disciplines over more than nine years. Starting in 2017 with a painting workshop on Kandiller Street, the event expanded in subsequent years with the inclusion of Hadrian's Gate (Üçkapılar) in the program.
Interdisciplinary Workshops
Academics and students from Akdeniz University Faculty of Fine Arts carried out works in painting, sculpture, linocut, photography, collage, and short film workshops. In the event, where visitors were also involved in the production process, students prepared short film scripts focusing on the historical texture of Kaleiçi.
The Memory of Muhittin Selamet
Emphasizing that the starting point of the event was to keep Muhittin Selamet's memory alive, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Terlan Mehdiyeva Azizzade stated that they continue their efforts to ensure the artist's place in Antalya's art life is not forgotten. It was expressed that this journey, which started in 2017, has grown with a sense of loyalty.