Art and design meet at four-day festival
Designers and artists from various disciplines like furniture, sculpture, photography and fashion are meeting at the historical Cezayir Restaurant for a four-day activity between May 21 and May 24, bringing design and art together
Atelier187, an international architectural firm, has gathered four artists from different disciplines for "Design Scene Istanbul," which will run until May 24. Opening yesterday, the first installment of the event is an opportunity to see designs and attend workshops and discussions at the historic Cezayir Restaurant.The free event showcases furniture, fashion, photography and sculpture. Architect, designer and Atelier187 founder Osman Hacıoğlu is presenting his "2015 Furniture Collection," while Spanish fashion designer Susana J. Denia is introducing her summer collection and Julien Aksoy from France is displaying her "Urban Scenes" photography collection. Sculptor Tarkan Güveli is also presenting his special works. All pieces on display were created exclusively for the event. Although it was established as a school by the Italian Workers' Association in 1901, the exhibition venue was renovated in 2005 and began to operate as the Cezayir Restaurant. Featuring 1900s Italian architecture, the building is an inspiration for artists. Interested visitors can also buy any of the displayed works. The event includes DJ performances and live music sets. Hacıoğlu said the participating designers and artists were inspired by each other and have co-designed pieces that reflect multiple perspectives. He also said the event was organized as a series of workshops.About Atelier187Established in 2005, Atelier187 is an architectural and design firm that has achieved many accomplishments in Turkey, the Middle East and Europe. Atelier187 creates tailor-made designs and engages in special furniture design projects. The firm is headquartered in Istanbul and has a branch in Paris.PROGRAMToday10:30 a.m. - Photography workshop with Julian Aksoy5:30 p.m. - Design workshop with Osman Hacıoğlu7:30 p.m. - Live music performance: Melis DanişmendSaturday10:30 a.m. - Face painting workshop with Susana Denia5:30 p.m. - Sculpture workshop with Tarkan Güveli7:00 p.m. - DJ performanceSunday10:30 a.m. - Children's t-shirt design workshop with Susana Denia (For children ages 6-10)12:00-3:00 p.m. - Meeting with visitors
Last Update: May 21, 2015 23:20