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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Healing the Soul | Ruha Şifa
DESCRIPTION:The calligraphy exhibition Healing the Soul (Ruha Şifa) opened on the evening of May 6th at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, bringing together leading names in Turkish calligraphy with a timely and deeply reflective theme: the healing of the human spirit through art. Organised in collaboration with Albayrak Group\, Ruh Sağlığı Derneği (Mental Health Association)\, KimPsikoloji\, and Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, the exhibition explores the profound intersections between traditional Islamic art and mental wellbeing.  \nCurated by Dr Ömer Akgül\, Healing the Soul invites visitors to engage with questions that are both personal and universal: How do we live with hardship? Can suffering be a path toward insight\, patience\, and spiritual depth? Through 15 original works by contemporary Turkish calligraphers\, the exhibition suggests that sacred words—when written with care and contemplation—can become vessels for reflection\, resilience\, and renewal.  \nThe works on display combine centuries-old aesthetic principles with modern emotional resonance\, offering meditative encounters with themes such as divine love\, surrender\, inner freedom\, and the search for balance. Drawing inspiration from both psychological insights and spiritual traditions\, the exhibition is designed not just to be seen\, but experienced inwardly.  \nFeatured artists include Abdullah Furkan Yaman\, Arif Özdem\, Cemali Gündoğdu\, Ceyhun Oydem\, Faruk Eratlı\, Hanife Yiğit Alpaydın\, Mehmet Özel\, Muhammed Nuri Çelikkaya\, Nadir Tatar\, Osman Çiçek\, Senem Demirci\, Yahya Yaldız\, and Zeynep Albayrak. Though many of the artists were unable to attend the opening\, their works speak for themselves—each one a quiet gesture of meaning and care.  \nHealing the Soul is open to the public and will remain on view through 20 May 2025 at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London. \nFor more information on the event please visit Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London’s Website at https://yeelondon.org.uk/ or contact via email at londra@yee.org.tr 
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LOCATION:Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, 10 Maple Street\, London\, W1T 5HA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Talk: From Beethoven’s 9th to Kâtibim | Mine Doğantan Dack
DESCRIPTION:Explore Turkish-European musical influences with Professor Mine Doğantan Dack through discussion and guided listening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London on 8 May 2025\, at 7 PM\, for a stimulating musical evening entitled “From Beethoven’s 9th to Kâtibim: Mutual Musical Influences” with Professor Dr Mine Doğantan Dack\, whose work seamlessly integrates scholarly depth with artistic expression. \nProfessor Doğantan Dack will begin the evening by discussing the profound importance of musical practices for humanity\, reflecting critically on whether music truly serves as a universal language\, as commonly asserted. \nShe will then explore the intricate mutual influences between Turkish and European art musics\, illustrating these exchanges through selected works of prominent Western composers. Professor Doğantan Dack will delve into the sophisticated musical culture of the late Ottoman court\, shedding light on classical music practices during the transformative period of the early Turkish Republic. \nAgainst this historical and cultural backdrop\, she will guide the audience through a curated listening experience\, prompting thoughtful reflection on the meaning of instrumental music\, the nuanced process of attentive listening\, and the connections between musical expression and cultural identity. \nProfessor Dr Mine Doğantan Dack is an internationally renowned musicologist and accomplished concert pianist\, currently teaching Performance Studies at the University of Cambridge. Born in Istanbul\, she studied Philosophy at Boğaziçi University\, Piano Performance at the Juilliard School (BM\, MM)\, and earned her PhD in Musicology from Columbia University\, New York. Her illustrious career includes performances as a soloist and chamber musician in prestigious venues across the USA\, UK\, Germany\, France\, and Turkey. Professor Doğantan Dack has participated in prominent events such as the Mozart Bicentennial Festival in New York and recorded for leading radio networks. She is also the founder of the Marmara Piano Trio and has received awards for her significant contributions to research in chamber music performance. Her scholarly works extensively explore expressive musical performance\, recorded music philosophy\, and the lived experiences of musicians. \nThe evening will conclude with a Q&A session\, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Prof Doğantan Dack\, further enriching their understanding of the interplay between music\, culture\, and individual experience. \n \nThis talk forms part of the Arts & Culture Lecture Series organised by Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London since 2017. \nIMPORTANT NOTES\nPlease note that this event is first come first served and may be overbooked. To avoid disappointment\, please arrive early and secure your seat. If you have registered but are unable to attend\, please cancel your ticket to allow others to join. Thank you for your cooperation. \nPlease be advised that filming and/or photography will be taking place at the event for the purposes of archiving\, marketing\, and all other publications. By entering this event\, you consent to the Yunus Emre Institute taking photographs and videos and using them.
URL:https://yeelondon.org.uk/event/minedogantandack/
LOCATION:Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, 10 Maple Street\, London\, W1T 5HA\, United Kingdom
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