Free Exhibition Tours Begin at Pera Museum in September
Throughout September, the Pera Museum will offer two different guided tours for art lovers, ranging from coffee culture to the mythological past of ancient trade.
The Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum has announced that it will organize two separate free thematic exhibition tours for visitors in September.
Details of September Exhibition Tours
The Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum, one of Istanbul's prominent art destinations, is preparing to meet with art enthusiasts by organizing two thematic exhibition tours in September.
According to the official announcement made by the museum, these free and guided tours, to be held on September 18 and 25, offer a broad historical narrative.
Coffee, Inspiration and Innovation Tour
Starting at 18:00 within the scope of the event, the tour titled Coffee, Inspiration and Innovation specifically focuses on the Extraordinary Minas exhibition.
In this special tour, the transformation experienced in tile and ceramic production in Kütahya along with the spread of coffee in Ottoman daily life is discussed in detail.
Minas Avramidis and His Works
Among the most striking stops of the tour is Minas Avramidis's plate series depicting the Story of Genovefa.
Additionally, the close relationship between period novels and lithographic works is among the details to be conveyed to participants during this tour.
Gods, Symbols and Measures Tour
The second leg of the program will continue with the Gods, Symbols and Measures tour, to be held at 18:45 within the scope of the Art of Weight and Measure exhibition.
Examining Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Ancient Greek, and Roman narratives through weight objects, this tour provides participants with a unique perspective.
Anatolia's Trade History
In this comprehensive tour to be held, Anatolia's deep-rooted 4,000-year trade history is brought directly together with mythological symbols.
Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the economic structures and belief systems of ancient periods through the artifacts.
Participation Conditions and Reservation
Art lovers have the chance to participate in the tours independently if they wish, or to participate in both tours consecutively.
Those wishing to join these tours, which have limited capacity, are required to make a reservation by sending an email to resepsiyon@peramuzesi.org.tr.