The exhibition titled "Old Konya Paintings," meticulously prepared by painter Nesip Koçer, was opened to visitors.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay attended the opening of the "Old Konya Paintings" exhibition, which features works from Mithat Büyükalim’s collection and was meticulously prepared by painter Nesip Koçer.
Commenting on the exhibition at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Taş Building Exhibition Hall, Mayor Altay said they had opened a very important exhibition and expressed his happiness in bringing the "Old Konya Paintings" exhibition to the people of Konya.
Collector Mithat Büyükalim stated that the exhibition is the result of nearly 40 years of accumulation, saying, “Brother Nesip has done beautiful work. Together, we have brought one of Konya’s valuable treasures to light. Hopefully, this is just the beginning. I sincerely thank Mr. Nesip for providing us with these works. I hope his efforts will continue.” Büyükalim also expressed his gratitude to Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay and everyone involved.
ART LOVERS TOOK A JOURNEY TO THE PAST
Art lovers who visited the exhibition said they took a journey to the past along with the artworks. They expressed their admiration for the exhibition and thanked Konya Metropolitan Municipality and everyone involved.
The exhibition will continue at the Taş Building Exhibition Hall until August 2, shedding light on Konya’s eight-century history through old photographs and paintings.
