Beyoğlu’s Moveable Book

Pera Kids
Ages 7-12

  • June 14, 2024 / 19:00

Celebrate Father's Day with a workshop where fathers and children will design togetherr! Participants visit the exhibition On the Spot: Panoramic Gaze on Istanbul, a History with a guided tour; in the workshop, they will design books whose pages will look different as they move in different directions. Inspiration from both the museum and the city turns into a design beyond imagination.

Capacity: 10 children (and their fathers)
Duration: 90 minutes

The event is free of charge. Reservation is required. The event will take place in the Pera Museum (face-to-face).
For more information: ogrenme@peramuzesi.org.tr

About Volkan Durak
Volkan Durak, an architect, painter, and designer, completed his architectural education and master's degree at Mimar Sinan University and continues to produce in the fields of design and arts in his own workshop. He organizes STEM+A workshops for children, painting classes, and design workshops for adults.

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