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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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.
Artist Isabel Muñoz, who captured the essence of Göbeklitepe and its surroundings, leads a guided exhibition tour that pursues questions of mystery, origin, and eternity.
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.
Workshops on various themes conducted by artists specializing in photography invite participants to pursue and explore the artistic possibilities of photography.
Isabel Muñoz is a Spanish photographer renowned for her captivating monochromatic portraits of individuals and cultures from around the world. Her works have been widely exhibited in numerous galleries and museums globally.
Organized in collaboration with the Giacometti Foundation, Paris, the exhibition explores Giacometti’s prolific life, most of which the artist led in his studio in Montparnasse, through the works of his early period as well his late work, including one unfinished piece. Devoted to Giacometti’s early works, the first part of the exhibition demonstrates the influence of Giovanni Giacometti, the father of the artist and a Swiss Post-Impressionist painter himself, on Giacometti’s output during these years and his role in his son’s development.
Pera Museum, in collaboration with Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), is one of the main venues for this year’s 15th Istanbul Biennial from 16 September to 12 November 2017. Through the biennial, we will be sharing detailed information about the artists and the artworks.
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: 300 TL
Discounted: 150 TL
Groups: 200 TL (minimum 10 people)
