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II. Meşrutiyetin Saray Mimarı M. Vedad [Tek]
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Vedad [Tek] Bey worked as Sultan Reşad's chief architect for approximately five years during the Second Constitutional era, when the political and economic power of the dynasty changed dramatically. II. Meşrutiyet’in Saray Mimarı M. Vedad [Tek] Bey aims to reveal how the new balance of power brought by the regime during Vedad Bey's period as chief architect was reflected in the field of architecture and restoration, and the interventions carried out in the dynastic buildings in Istanbul between 1909 and 1914.
It closely examines the limitations and working conditions of the chief imperial architect post (sermimar-ı hazret-i şehriyari) held by Vedad Bey through construction and repair projects he conducted. Through drawings, estimate registers and documents identified by detailed archival work, it offers a multitude of novel information about Vedad Bey's thoughts on architectural practices, his approach to historical buildings, and how he managed business processes.
Pera Museum is set to welcome the autumn season with the exhibition titled Calculations and Coincidences: Algorithmic Art from the Central Bank of Hungary Collection, featuring works by three pioneers of algorithmic and computer art: Dóra Maurer, Vera Molnár, and Gizella Rákóczy. Opening on September 19, the exhibition will welcome visitors until January 26, 2025.
İpek Kıraç met with Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, who visited Turkey, and emphasized the work of Suna'nın Kızları and the importance of cooperation between the state, private sector, civil society and international organizations for girls.
Suna'nın Kızları, in collaboration with Şanlıurfa Governorship and Koç Schools, completed the Summer Institute, which aims to provide girls aged 14-18 with safe learning opportunities and lifelong skills.