The Geleceğe Bir’İz Association and the curator brought together such important works in the city of Sivas for the 105th anniversary of September 4th. The works in the exhibition were presented to the appreciation of the Sivas Governorship, Sivas Municipality, esteemed protocol members, and art lovers.

Geleceğe Bir’İz emphasizes the association’s artistic entrepreneurship with an exhibition program curated by Caner Kemahlıoğlu for the 105th anniversary of the September 4th Sivas Congress. The exhibition includes portraits of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the historical textures of the city of Sivas, and some pieces from the “Kemahlıoğlu Special Collection” featuring the theme of Osman Hamdi Bey, the figure who introduced museology to Turkey.

Some of the significant historical sites of Sivas, such as Gök Medrese, Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, and the Atatürk and Congress Museum, are among the historical locations reflected in the works. Under these themes, nearly 40 pieces were exhibited in total. The program took place in the exhibition hall of the Fine Arts Gallery on September 5th and 6th, 2024. The exhibition was presented to art enthusiasts under the narration of curator Caner Kemahlıoğlu, who particularly emphasized the Atatürk section. He highlighted works that reflect the spirit of the Sivas Congress in honor of its 105th anniversary.

About the Association:

Associations, which are established to serve society without expecting anything in return, are among the most important structures of civil society organizations. They are founded to address the needs and problems of society at national, international, or local levels and to contribute to social development. The importance of associations, which are formed by people coming together on a voluntary basis, is increasing day by day. As Geleceğe Bir’İz, starting primarily from our city of Sivas, we aim to increase the entrepreneurial spirit of our youth in the fields of science and technology. By inviting scientists from various fields to meet with our youth and broaden their horizons, we strive to raise awareness about the correct use of technology. We also want to work in collaboration with experts, institutions, organizations, and local administrations to help our youth develop their ideas without falling into bad habits, thus sharing in the excitement of the young people who are the guarantee of our future. In short, we aim to leave a lasting impact through Geleceğe Bir’İz, enabling our youth to become enlightened, valuable members of society who contribute to themselves, their families, and their community, in light of our national, spiritual, and traditional values.

Artists and Their Works in the Project:

Caner Kemahlıoğlu – “A New Interpretation of The Tortoise Trainer,”
Muhammet Hızır Yüksel – “A New Interpretation of The Theologian,”
Metin Aykanat – “A New Interpretation of The Arms Dealer,”
Ali Rıza Kanaç – “A New Interpretation of The Dervish in the Prince’s Tomb,”
Özgür Boran Gültekin – “Atatürk,”
Şerife Meral Eşmeler – “Qur’an Lesson at the Green Mosque” and “A New Interpretation of The Dervish in the Prince’s Tomb on Chalcedony Stone,”
Onur Kavas – “Izzettin Keykavus” and “Tiles of the Girl Reading the Qur’an,”
Dilara Nur Kahraman – “Special Design,”
Buse Akdoğan – “Sivas’ First Museum Buruciye Madrasa” and “Sivas High School,”
Büşra Meydan – “The Girl Reading the Qur’an,”
Deniz Serkan Özcan – “The Girl in the Pink Hat,”
Günsu Saraçoğlu – “Two Musician Girls on an Ostrich Egg,”
Erdoğan Paksoy – “Trainer of the Future I and II” and “Blonde, Blue-Eyed,”
Melih Can – “The Fountain of Ab-ı Hayat,”
Oğuzhan Bahadır Coşkun – “In the Footsteps of the Past: Naile Hanım,”
Gizem Tokay – “The Istanbul Lady,”
Okan Karakaya – “Two Musician Girls,”
Turgay Çakmak – “Atatürk,”
Ayşegül Baş – “The 99 Names of God (Esmaül Hüsna),”
Levent Burak Kazak – “Atatürk,”
Şerife Meral Eşmeler – “Double Minaret Madrasa, Gendarmerie Building, and Buruciye Madrasa.”

About the Project:

The exhibition was conceived with the idea, “If archaeologist and painter Osman Hamdi Bey were a painter from Sivas, how would he reflect the city’s historical textures and motifs in his works?” The exhibition was first held at the Atatürk and Congress Museum, one of the significant landmarks of Sivas, coinciding with the museum’s 105th anniversary. It was then displayed at the Tunceli Museum for four months as part of a special program for Museums Week in 2024. Finally, on September 5, 2024, in commemoration of the September 4th Congress, new works were added to the exhibition’s content, and the program, which will be shown for two days, has been opened this week.