Hidden Stories in Broken Pieces: Kintsugi

Pera Adult

  • January 21, 2024 / 14:00

Participants visit the Souvenirs of the Future inspired by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation's Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics Collection. Upon experiencing the exhibition, which establishes a connection between memory and future imaginings through contemporary artworks, participants learn about the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, which involves accepting, embracing, and interpreting imperfections with a new perspective. They unleash their creativity, decorating and transforming broken marble pieces.

Instructor: Ayça Öztürk, Ayşe Topsöğüt
Capacity: 8 people
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee per workshop: 250 TL
Fee per workshop for students: 125 TL (Participants are requested to show their student IDs at the entrance.)

The event will take place at the Pera Museum (face-to-face).
For more information: ogrenme@peramuzesi.org.tr

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