Kalebodur Becomes the Main Partner of the Artweeks Istanbul Collectors Exhibition
Opened in Akaretler Sıraevler, the special exhibition brings together three leading collections of Turkey with art lovers in a public space for free.
Kalebodur has become the main partner of Artweeks Istanbul's special exhibition meeting audiences at Akaretler Sıraevler. Bringing together three private collections, the event enables art to reach broad audiences in the public space.
Details of the Comprehensive Exhibition
Artweeks Istanbul's special exhibition, which brings art into public spaces and everyday life, has opened its doors at Akaretler Sıraevler. The event can be visited between September 17 and November 8, 2026.
Important Collections Together
Banu and Hakan Çarmıklı's Reunion, Öner Kocabeyoğlu's Passion and Patience, and Tansa Mermerci's Serenity and Excitement collections have been brought together within this scope. This special selection, spanning years, is presented free of charge in a public space outside of a museum.
The Meeting of Light and Material
The opening of the exhibition took place in a special experience area designed with Kalebodur's Translucent Light-Transmitting Porcelain Slab technology. This innovative material creates a homogeneous and soft lighting effect in the space.
Statements by Zeynep Bodur Okyay
Kale Group President and CEO Zeynep Bodur Okyay expressed their excitement about being among the historic walls of Akaretler. She emphasized that Füreya Koral's philosophy that 'art must live within life' aligns with today's vision.
Sabiha Kurtulmuş's Evaluation
Artweeks Istanbul Founder Sabiha Kurtulmuş stated that bringing the vision of three valuable collections side by side in a historical texture creates a fresh reading space for the ecosystem.