Beauty of Türkiye shines at Arts Council

KARACHI:

A photo exhibition, Capturing the Timeless Beauty of Türkiye, was organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi.

The four-day exhibition showcased the work of renowned Turkish photographer Resul Celik.

Inaugurated by Turkish Consul General in Karachi Cemal Sangu and Secretary of the Arts Council Ejaz Ahmed Farooqi, along with Celik, on Monday, the event will continue till Thursday.

The exhibition has been visited by a large number of art lovers, including Sri Lanka's Consul General Jagath Abeywarna, Director of the Yunus Emre Institute Halil Toker, principal of Arts Council Central Institute of Arts and Craft Shahid Rasam, and MNA Ramesh Kumar.

Celik showcased 40 pieces of his artwork, which captures the cultural and natural beauty of various Turkish cities, including landscape, portrait, and historical places.

One of the most prominent images featured in the exhibition was the tomb of Ertugrul Ghazi, warrior and father of Osman, who laid the foundations of the Ottoman Empire.

Addressing the ceremony, Turkish Consul General Toker said the exhibition offers a "true" representation of Türkiye's landscapes, from its magnificent mountains to rivers and iconic minarets. Celik, for his part, thanked the arts council and visitors for their support in making the exhibition a success.