The “Stories from the Masnavi” Traditional Arts Exhibition, organized in collaboration between Karatay Municipality and the Vienna Yunus Emre Institute in Vienna, brought together Mevlana’s universal messages with art and received great appreciation from visitors.
The “Stories from the Masnavi” Traditional Arts Exhibition, which carried Karatay Municipality’s cultural and artistic efforts to international platforms, concluded with strong interest from art lovers. The exhibition, held in collaboration with the Vienna Yunus Emre Institute, received great appreciation from visitors.
33 Works Inspired by the Masnavi Were Exhibited
The exhibition, prepared with inspiration from Mevlana’s timeless work the Masnavi, featured 33 artworks by 28 artists. The pieces, created in traditional art forms such as calligraphy, illumination, miniature, marbling, and decorative painting, were presented to art lovers.
Öztürk: The Exhibition Reflects Mevlana’s Universal Messages
Vienna Consul General Ambassador Ece Öztürk emphasized that the Masnavi continues to guide humanity despite the passage of centuries. Öztürk stated that the Masnavi represents a journey into the depths of the human soul and noted that the works featured in the exhibition reflect Mevlana’s universal messages of love, tolerance, and humanity.
Artist Asiye Kafalıer Dönmez expressed their satisfaction with the strong interest in the exhibition and thanked everyone who contributed.
Kılca: We Brought Mevlana’s Messages to Vienna
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca stated that they are very pleased to bring Mevlana’s universal messages to international platforms.
