Painter İsmail Acar's Memory Exhibition from Istanbul to the Balkans Opens in Sofia
Hosted by the Turkish Embassy in Sofia, the exhibition addresses common cultural bonds and historical proximities between the two countries through art.
Painter İsmail Acar's exhibition, bearing the traces of a shared past between Istanbul and the Balkans, has been presented to art lovers at the Vivacom Art Gallery in Sofia.
Sofia Meeting of the Exhibition
Making the cultural memory of Istanbul and the traces of a shared past visible through art, painter İsmail Acar opened his new exhibition in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia.
Held at the Vivacom Art Gallery under the auspices of the Turkish Embassy in Sofia, the event strengthened friendship ties between the two countries.
Cultural Bonds and Works
The exhibition takes its starting point from the artist's impressions in Istanbul and his travels to the Balkans.
The traces of life of Bulgarian, Greek, Albanian, and other Balkan cultures in Istanbul are addressed in a wide range from cuisine to architecture.
Hagia Sophia and the Istanbul Silhouette
Hagia Sophia, occupying the center of the narrative, is evaluated as a symbol of a shared heritage bringing together different cultures and periods.
Structures such as the Bulgarian Church, Greek schools, mosques, and the Galata Tower are combined in circular compositions with a 360-degree perspective.
Symbols and Protocol Statements
Alongside architectural elements, pomegranates symbolizing abundance and whirling dervish figures reflecting the Turkish Sufi tradition are among the prominent elements in the exhibition.
Ambassador Mehmet Sait Uyanık stated that the exhibition reflects friendship relations, while Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva touched upon the importance of cultural diplomacy.