The 29 years of educational experience of Gökkuşağı Cambridge International Schools has combined with the academic strength of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) for an extraordinary project. Held under the academic sponsorship of the IGU Faculty of Fine Arts, the “Colors of the World: 1st International Culture, Art, and Sustainability Exhibition” has transcended physical boundaries into the Metaverse.
Abdülkadir Gayretli, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University, highlighted the innovation aspect of the project: "As one of the universities with the highest number of patent registrations in Türkiye, we are extending our vision of technology and innovation to the level of primary and secondary education. This exhibition demonstrates our commitment to providing youth with a global vision by blending art and technology ." Furthermore, the academic support from IGU—which ranked 1st in Türkiye for citations per paper in the QS Europe 2026 rankings—reflects the international educational quality (IB & Cambridge) across Gökkuşağı Schools' 8 campuses.
Nur Betül Gayretli, Board Member of Gökkuşağı Cambridge International School Antalya Campus, commented on the power of art combined with technology: “The fact that our students are addressing environmental awareness within the Metaverse is the most concrete fruit of our 29-year vision.” Within the scope of the exhibition, works were created to draw attention to endangered species such as Caretta Carettas, aligning with UNICEF’s sustainability goals.
Full Support from the Academic Faculty
The artistic depth of the exhibition was enriched by the contributions of the faculty members from the IGU-FFA Department of Graphic Design. The participating academics who supported the exhibition with their works include:
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Asst. Prof. Erdem Çağla (Chair of Graphic Design Department)
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Asst. Prof. Mustafa Günay (Director of SATMER)
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Prof. Dr. İsmet Çavuşoğlu
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Assoc. Prof. Metin Kuş
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Assoc. Prof. Aysun Cançat
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Assoc. Prof. Nuri Sezer
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Dr. Ceren İren
The exhibition, which had its physical opening at
Ruin Adalia Kaleiçi in Antalya, is simultaneously available on digital platforms. Visitors from all over the world can experience the exhibition in the Metaverse via the link below:
Click here to visit the exhibition.
