Konya Hosts an Islamic Arts Exhibition

The “Hane” exhibition, organized around the theme of Islamic arts, has opened to visitors at the Tantavi Culture and Arts Center. 

Meram Mayor Mustafa Kavuş said Konya is a city that values its Islamic heritage and continues to uphold the civilization shaped by those principles.

“Venues are important, but they become far more meaningful through the people they bring together and the events they host. Together with the Albayrak Group, we organize exhibitions at the Tantavi Culture Center every year that are even more special and impressive than the last. I would like to thank them for their continued support,” he said.

Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay described Konya as a city with a rich story and a long-standing tradition of supporting art, artists, and scholarship.

“We are in a city that has valued art, artists, and knowledge throughout its history. The reason Hazrat Mevlana came to Konya was because Sultan Alaaddin invited him here. That is why the support and patronage of the state and public institutions are so valuable and important,” he said.

Thanking everyone who contributed to the “Hane” exhibition, Mayor Altay said, “If we can all protect our homes, provide our children with the opportunities they need, and create an environment where they can grow and thrive, the future of our country will be much brighter. Turkey has reached a point where it is producing work that serves as an example to the world. We believe achievements in the field of art are especially valuable. We travel extensively and see the level that visual arts have reached in many highly developed countries. I believe it is equally significant that we have achieved a comparable standard through the art of calligraphy. Our artists work tirelessly, but creating these environments and dedicating spaces to art greatly enhances its prestige. As Konya, we once again express our desire to continue hosting exhibitions of this kind. I would also like to thank everyone for their kindness in choosing Konya as the venue for this exhibition. I wish Professor Hüseyin and all of our artists a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. I extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed and invite all residents of Konya to visit the exhibition.”

Centered on the theme of family, the “Hane” exhibition features 13 works of Islamic calligraphy, 12 illuminated manuscript artworks, digital pieces, lanterns inspired by geometric patterns, marble carvings in Jali Thuluth script, and 11 ceramic-calligraphy works by Mehmet Özçay. The exhibition will remain open to visitors at the Tantavi Culture and Arts Center until August 7.