Power Flower Workshop

Pera Adult

  • July 28, 2023 / 19:00
  • August 4, 2023 / 19:00

Participants explore the captivating photographs of artefacts from ancient human history in the Isabel Muñoz: A New Story exhibition on a guided tour and have the chance to contemplate on culture and coexistence shaped by the contributions of various civilizations from prehistoric times to the present. For this workshop, participants are encouraged to reflect upon social identity, power, privilege, and oppression using "power flower" templates prepared for this workshop. Colorful markers and flower templates are used to visualize various fundamental aspects of identity and power.

The workshops will be in Turkish; translation will be available for Farsi and Arabic. 

Instructor: HRDF - İris Bilen
Capacity: 5 women
Duration: 90 minutes

The event is free of charge. Reservation is required.
The event will take place at the Pera Museum (face-to-face).

For more information: ogrenme@peramuzesi.org.tr

About HRDF
The Human Resource Development Foundation (HRDF) is a non-governmental organization that works in the fields of health, education and employment in order to contribute to human development. Prioritizing vulnerable groups since its establishment in 1988, HRDF has focused its efforts on promoting reproductive and sexual health, combating human trafficking, and international and temporary protection.

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Reminiscences of Motifs

Reminiscences of Motifs

As artisanship became a part of artistic practices with the blurring of art and craft, the use of traditional motifs has also flourished. In this context, how are these motifs currently structured or designed beyond their traditional connotations? 

Memory of Objects

Memory of Objects

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Memory of the Region

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