Textile exhibition opened in Izmir in honor of the 75th anniversary of Turkish-Irish diplomatic relations

Prepared in cooperation with Izmir University of Economics and the Embassy of Ireland, the 'Voices of the Ancestors' textile design exhibition opened its doors at the Izmir Chamber of Commerce as part of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The exhibition titled 'Voices of the Ancestors', implemented in cooperation with Izmir University of Economics and the Embassy of Ireland, was presented to art lovers hosted by the Izmir Chamber of Commerce. Consisting of a total of 46 pieces, the exhibition brings together historical symbols, archaeological artifacts, traditional handicrafts, and decorative motifs spanning from the Neolithic Age to the Bronze Age, the Viking period, the Middle Ages, the Byzantine, and Ottoman periods with contemporary textile designs.

Prepared under the coordination of Angela Burns, an Irish Lecturer at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Textile and Fashion Design, along with drawing, pattern development, and textile design studies by 3 academicians and 39 students, the exhibition can be visited until Friday, October 23. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ireland's Ambassador to Turkey Clare Brosnan drew attention to the value of bringing the cultural heritage of the two countries together through art, while Izmir Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman of the Board Emre Kızılgüneşler and IUE Acting Dean Prof. Dr. Elvan Özkavruk Adanır also made evaluations regarding the project.