As part of the Calculations and Coincidences and In Search of Vera Molnár exhibitions, Pera Museum organized special guided tours throughout January, led by Mathematics Professor Miklós Hoffmann.
During these tours, participants explored the relationship between the exhibited artworks and mathematics, probability, geometry, and computer technology. Hoffmann encouraged thought-provoking discussions by addressing questions such as: Is the computer a co-creator? How and when did the first examples of computer-assisted art emerge? Can we reach non-Euclidean worlds through art? Is it possible to visualize all possible movements within a single artwork?
Professor Miklós Hoffmann, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics at Eszterházy Károly University in Hungary, is widely known for his studies on the intersection of mathematics and art. These exclusive tours, held throughout January, inspired visitors and highlighted the profound connections between art and science.
Calculations and Coincidences bring together works from the Hungarian National Bank Collection by pioneering algorithmic artists Vera Molnár, Dóra Maurer, and Gizella Rákóczy. While the exhibition focuses on Molnár’s significant impact on computer art, it also explores how Maurer and Rákóczy expanded the boundaries of abstraction by integrating algorithms and mathematics into their artistic practice.
In Search of Vera Molnár examines Molnár’s artistic legacy while featuring works by 16 contemporary artists inspired by her practice. The exhibition is a tribute to her influence, showcasing new works created with digital technologies and algorithmic processes. Both exhibitions will remain open to visitors until February 23.
As part of the Chamber Talks programme by the Istanbul Research Institute, the talk titled The Cultivated Eye: From Arif Hikmet’s Lens to Architectural Practice brought together M. Baha Tanman and Müjde Dila Gümüş to examine Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu’s photography archive and architectural work, offering new perspectives on the exhibition The Photography Studio of an Adventurous Architect.
Pera Museum is hosting guided tours for Feelings in Common, led by curator Ulya Soley. The Guided Exhibition Tour with Curator will take place at Pera Museum on December 24, 2025 at 18:00 and December 27, 2025 at 15:00. The tour will be conducted in Turkish. Capacity is limited; tickets are available via Biletix or at the Pera Museum reception desk on the day of the event.
At the 9th Major Community Gathering, the Suna’nın Kızları communities came together to review the past year’s outcomes and align on project plans for 2026. Participants explored new ideas and collaboration opportunities on how the model and programs co-developed with 33 civil society organizations over the past four years can further support and reinforce one another.