Exhibition Reflecting Ankara's History by Painter Kemal Alpaslan
The Cumhuriyet Culture Center Art Gallery brought together different eras of Ankara, stretching from the Roman period to the Republic, with art enthusiasts.
Works by painter Kemal Alpaslan, which address the historical processes and unknown aspects of the capital, were presented to the audience through an exhibition held at the Cumhuriyet Culture Center Art Gallery.
Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition
In addition to the artist, numerous guests attended the opening of the exhibition at the Cumhuriyet Culture Center Art Gallery. The event brought together prominent figures from the art and history worlds.
Notable Attendees
The opening ceremony was attended by Cumhuriyet newspaper writer Işık Kansu, painter and art writer Celal Binzet, and the President of the United Painters and Sculptors Association S. Dodi Dündar.
Meeting of Historical Eras
The exhibition focused on Ankara's past, which is not limited solely to the Republican era. Works reflecting the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman, and Republican periods were gathered under one roof.
Research-Based Works
Kemal Alpaslan stated that the paintings aimed to make the unknown aspects of Ankara visible. It was reported that each painting is accompanied by a research text complete with its sources.
Techniques Used
The artist stated that he applied a mixed technique by combining oil paint, acrylic paint, and ink in his works. Işık Kansu, on the other hand, expressed that these works enrich the perspective on the capital.