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.
The catalogue Extraordinary Minas: The Story of Inspiration and Innovation in Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics examines the efforts of Kütahya masters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to revive the disappearing craftsmanship of tile-making by focusing on a master and a group of his work, by presenting objects from the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics Collection.
On October 11, International Day of the Girl, Suna’nın Kızları organized the “Girls Stronger Together Forum” in Hatay, where girls shared their ideas on making their city safer, more accessible, and more inclusive.
Pera Museum introduces two new publications accompanying its current exhibitions: Swedish glass artist Åsa Jungnelius’ first solo exhibition in Turkey, A Verse, Written with Earth, Fire, Water, and Air and Feelings in Common: Works from the British Council Collection.