Abstract Cities with Kirigami

Pera Kids
Ages 7-12

  • June 1, 2024 / 10:30
  • June 8, 2024 / 10:30

Fold, cut, paste, and paint! Children explore On the Spot: Panoramic Gaze on Istanbul, a History exhibition, and get the chance to see representations of Istanbul from different periods. Afterwards, using the kirigami method, the children transform the shapes they create into abstract cityscapes inspired by the exhibition, and transfer these designs onto accordion pages.

Capacity: 10 people
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee per workshop: 200 TL

The event will take place in the Pera Museum (face-to-face).
For more information: ogrenme@peramuzesi.org.tr

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