International Yalova Paper Festival Begins: Works by 115 Artists on Exhibition
Opening its doors in Yalova with a theme of hemp and paper, the festival brought hundreds of works together with art enthusiasts, while some pieces were donated to the museum.
Opening its doors at the Yalova City Museum with the theme of hemp and paper, the International Yalova Paper Festival has begun exhibiting special works by 115 artists.
The Opening of the Festival Took Place
The International Yalova Paper Festival officially began with a ceremony held at the Yalova City Museum, and the event drew intense interest from art enthusiasts.
Works Donated to the Museum
A significant portion of the works by 115 artists exhibited within the scope of the festival was donated to the archive of the İbrahim Müteferrika Paper Museum.
Institutional Contributions and Goals
Aytekin Vural emphasized that the Special Provincial Administration and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry made great contributions to bringing the festival to life.
Suna Koçal expressed that with this event, they aim to increase the international recognition of the İbrahim Müteferrika Paper Museum.
Yalova's Historical Importance
Hasan Soygüzel drew attention to Yalova's strategic position in paper production during the Ottoman and Republican periods, commemorating İbrahim Müteferrika.