Selection from the Faculty of Fine Arts Art Collection Opens with “Accumulated Memory” Exhibition
29 July 2026
Outstanding Works of the BAUN Faculty of Fine Arts Art Collection Presented to the Public in the “Accumulated Memory” Exhibition
Bringing together artworks from the Balıkesir University Faculty of Fine Arts art collection, the “Accumulated Memory” exhibition, curated by Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Duygu Sabancılar Iştın, has opened to art enthusiasts. The opening of the exhibition at the Faculty of Fine Arts Taş Gallery was attended by Balıkesir University Rector Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Cevdet Avcıkurt, Prof. Dr. Murat Doğdubay, and Prof. Dr. Fatih Satıl, senate members, and Faculty of Fine Arts faculty members.
During the opening program, Prof. Dr. Selvihan Kılıç Ateş, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, spoke first, stating that the exhibition makes the faculty's accumulation of artistic production visible and contributes to the transfer of institutional memory to future generations. Following this, the curator of the exhibition, Prof. Dr. Duygu Sabancılar Iştın, provided information to the participants about the content and preparation process of the exhibition.
Stating that the first selection of approximately 100 painting and printmaking works—acquired for the Faculty of Fine Arts Art Collection over a period of about twenty years through exhibitions, workshops, symposiums, art events, and donations—has been presented to art enthusiasts, Prof. Dr. Duygu Sabancılar Iştın added that the exhibition will continue with new selections in the future.
Speaking at the program, Balıkesir University Rector Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu stated that the “Accumulated Memory” exhibition makes a new and significant contribution to the university's cultural memory, and congratulated the faculty members involved in the preparation of the exhibition and the artists who contributed. Following the speeches, the guests toured the exhibition.
The exhibition, which presents a selection of painting and printmaking works from the Balıkesir University Faculty of Fine Arts Art Collection, acquired at various periods, will remain open to visitors until August 11, 2026.
