Karachi : Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized an exhibition showcasing the works of Turkish photographer Resul Celik at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery, The event was inaugurated by the Consul General of Turkey, Cemal Sangu, and the Secretary of the Arts Council, Ejaz Ahmed Farooqi. Resul Celik, Turkish photographer, was also present at the opening ceremony. The exhibition was attended by a large number of distinguished guests, including the Consul General of Sri Lanka, Jagath Abeywarna, Director of the Yunus Emre Institute Prof. Dr. Halil Toker, Principal Art School Shahid Rasam, Shakeel Khan, Javed Jan, Member of National Assembly Ramesh Kumar, and Fatima Hassan, along with many other people from the art and culture community.
Resul celik presented 40 photographs at the exhibition, which beautifully captured the cultural and natural beauty of various cities in Turkey such as landscape, portrait and historical places of turkey . One of the prominent images featured in the exhibition was the tomb of the great Turkish warrior, Ertugrul Ghazi.
During the event, Consul General Cemal Sangu expressed his appreciation for the exhibition, noting that the photographs offered a true representation of Turkey’s landscapes, from its magnificent mountains to rivers and iconic minarets. He also thanked President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah and the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi for their contribution in making the event a success.
Principal Art School Shahid Rasam, highlighted the beauty of the images and stated that the exhibition would serve as a memorable experience, fostering cultural ties between the two countries.
Member of National Assembly Ramesh Kumar praised Resul Celik for not only showcasing his work in Pakistan but globally, saying it was impossible to fully describe the beauty of his photographs in words.
Resul Celik, the Turkish photographer, expressed his joy at presenting the beauty of Turkey in Pakistan and thanked the media and attendees for their support in making the exhibition a success.
Notably, Resul Celik’s journey to bring together various cultures and colors through his international projects continues. He has previously held exhibitions in major cities worldwide, including Istanbul, Ankara, New York, Washington, Paris, and Zurich, and has published a book titled 81 IL TÜRKIYE GIZEM DOLU ANADOLU / TURKEY WITH 81 PROVINCES MYSTERIOUS ANATOLIA.
The exhibition will remain open from February 3 to February 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery, Second Floor, Ahmed Shah Building, Arts Council Karachi.
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