June 15 - September 17, 2023
Isabel Muñoz is a photographer dedicated to capturing the essence of Göbeklitepe and its surroundings, believed to be the oldest place of worship in the world. Her photographs transcend mere documentation, capturing ethereal and mesmerizing imagery of astonishing ruins and monumental megaliths that exist in a realm between mystery and artistry. They humbly pay homage to these majestic scenes.
Immersed in these images, we are not only witnesses to an aesthetic spectacle but also participants in a narrative that attests to our profound connection with the "guardians of the hereafter," evoking a renewed sense of passion. Isabel Muñoz's evocative photographs and the resurrected stories accompanying the cordially invites us to partake in a festive and collective celebration that forges our bond with our distant ancestors.
Muñoz, an intrepid explorer and observer of nature, aesthetics, and diverse cultures, has embarked on a photographic journey through Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe, and Sayburç—some of Türkiye's most significant archaeological sites. In this awe-inspiring region that has left an indelible impression on her, she delves into profound inquiries about mystery, origin, and eternity.
Image Credits
Göbeklitepe, 2022
Baryta Print
40 x 60 cm
Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
Nevali Çori, 2022
Baryta Print
200 x 130 cm
Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
Şanlıurfa Yenimahalle, 2022
Baryta Print
200 x 130 cm
Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
Karahantepe, 2022
Print on glass and gold foil
64 x 64 cm
Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
This life-size portrait of a girl is a fine example of the British art of portrait painting in the early 18th century. The child is shown posing on a terrace, which is enclosed at the right foreground by the plinth of a pillar; the background is mainly filled with trees and shrubs.
The exhibition Look at Me! Portraits and Other Fictions from the ”la Caixa” Contemporary Art Collection examines portraiture, one of the oldest artistic genres, through a significant number of works of our times. Through the exhibition we will be sharing about the artists and sections in “Look At Me!”.
Pera Museum, in collaboration with Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), is one of the main venues for this year’s 15th Istanbul Biennial from 16 September to 12 November 2017.
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The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
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