The Nilüfer Municipality Photography Museum hosts the “Unforgotten-1” exhibition, featuring works by the prominent figures of Turkish photography, Baha Gelenbevi and Seyit Ali Ak. This unique exhibition takes art enthusiasts on a captivating journey at the Photography Museum in Misi.
Two Valuable Representatives of Turkish Photography Art
The exhibition brings together works from the lenses of Baha Gelenbevi and Seyit Ali Ak, who left their mark on two different periods of Turkish photography. Gelenbevi’s impact on documentary photography in the 1940s and Seyit Ali Ak’s introduction of a modern perspective in the 1960s are showcased in the “Unforgotten-1” exhibition.

Exhibition Experience Through the Eyes of Engin Özendes
The curatorship of the exhibition is taken on by Engin Özendes, whose selected works from his archive add depth to the exhibition. Özendes sheds light on the language and evolution of photography from that era through the works of Gelenbevi and Ak, offering insight into the rich heritage of Turkish photography.


Exhibition Gained Intense Interest From the First Day
The exhibition has garnered significant attention since its opening day. Art enthusiasts express their satisfaction in witnessing works from two important periods of Turkish photography side by side. The exhibition provides visitors with an opportunity to take a nostalgic journey into the past.


Exhibition Date and Address of the Photography Museum in Misi
The “Unforgotten-1” exhibition will be open at the Photography Museum in Misi until February 25, 2024. During this time, art lovers will have the chance to explore the photographs of Baha Gelenbevi and Seyit Ali Ak. The Photography Museum in Misi continues to offer an unforgettable exhibition experience to art enthusiasts.
