Sculpture of the Panoramic Gaze

Pera Kids
Ages 7-12

  • February 1, 2024 / 10:30

Visiting the exhibition titled On the Spot: Panoramic Gaze on Istanbul, a History, children take a journey into the past of Istanbul's visual history. In the workshop, children learn the basic rules of design and perspective and begin their designs on paper. The workshop progresses through the emotions evoked by fascinating Istanbul panoramas that are hundreds of years old; fantastic sculptures are constructed using colorful bamboo straws and connectors.

Instructor: Lütfullah Genç
Capacity: 10 people
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee per workshop: 250 TL

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

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