June 15 - September 17, 2023
Isabel Muñoz is a photographer dedicated to capturing the essence of Göbeklitepe and its surroundings, believed to be the oldest place of worship in the world. Her photographs transcend mere documentation, capturing ethereal and mesmerizing imagery of astonishing ruins and monumental megaliths that exist in a realm between mystery and artistry. They humbly pay homage to these majestic scenes.
Immersed in these images, we are not only witnesses to an aesthetic spectacle but also participants in a narrative that attests to our profound connection with the "guardians of the hereafter," evoking a renewed sense of passion. Isabel Muñoz's evocative photographs and the resurrected stories accompanying the cordially invites us to partake in a festive and collective celebration that forges our bond with our distant ancestors.
Muñoz, an intrepid explorer and observer of nature, aesthetics, and diverse cultures, has embarked on a photographic journey through Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe, and Sayburç—some of Türkiye's most significant archaeological sites. In this awe-inspiring region that has left an indelible impression on her, she delves into profound inquiries about mystery, origin, and eternity.
Image Credits
Göbeklitepe, 2022
Arşivsel Pigment Baskı I Archival Pigment Print
40 x 60 cm
Isabel Muñoz izniyle I Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
Nevali Çori, 2022
Arşivsel Pigment Baskı I Archival Pigment Print
200 x 134 cm
Isabel Muñoz izniyle I Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
Şanlıurfa Yenimahalle, 2022
Arşivsel Pigment Baskı I Archival Pigment Print
200 x 134 cm
Isabel Muñoz izniyle I Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
Karahantepe, 2022
Cam üzerine UV baskı, 24 karat altın varak
64 x 64 cm
Isabel Muñoz izniyle I Courtesy of Isabel Muñoz
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3D Virtual Tour
Exhibition Catalogue
Isabel Muñoz, an intrepid explorer and observer of nature, aesthetics, and diverse cultures, embarked on a photographic journey through Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Sayburç – some of Türkiye’s most significant archeological sites.
Pera Learning
The workshops focus on dance, storytelling, embroidery, coexistence, artificial intelligence and art while drawing inspiration from the unknowns of ancient human history with an interdisciplinary approach.
Between 1963 and 1966 Andy Warhol worked at making film portraits of all sorts of characters linked to New York art circles. Famous people and anonymous people were filmed by Andy Warhol’s 16 mm camera, for almost four minutes, without any instructions other than ‘to get in front of the camera’.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
visit the museum free of admission.
Full ticket: 200 TL
Discounted: 100 TL
Groups: 150 TL (minimum 10 people)