Prof. Dr. İsmet Çavuşoğlu participated in the “Sofia–Istanbul: Bridge of Art” exhibition with his works

Prof. Dr. İsmet Çavuşoğlu, a faculty member of the Department of Graphic Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU), participated with his works in the exhibition titled “Sofia–Istanbul: Bridge of Art.”Bringing together the works of artists of Turkish origin with connections to Bulgaria, the exhibition welcomed art enthusiasts at the Bulgarian St. Stephen Church in Istanbul from 11 to 25 June 2026.

Highlighting the cultural interaction between Türkiye and Bulgaria through art, “Sofia–Istanbul: Bridge of Art” presented the works of different artists under a shared exhibition framework. Featuring works by artists of Turkish origin who have cultural, historical, or personal ties to Bulgaria, the exhibition offered visitors an opportunity to explore diverse modes of artistic production and approaches within the same setting.

Hosted by the Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, one of Istanbul’s prominent historical and cultural landmarks, the exhibition addressed the cultural relations between the two countries through the cities of Istanbul and Sofia and from an artistic perspective. The title “Bridge of Art” emphasized the coming together of artistic experiences shaped across different geographies and the creation of new spaces for encounters through art.

Participating in the exhibition with his works, Prof. Dr. İsmet Çavuşoğlu continues his artistic practice alongside his academic studies, presenting his works to audiences through various exhibitions and art events. Çavuşoğlu’s participation in “Sofia–Istanbul: Bridge of Art” contributed to enhancing the visibility of the academic and artistic production carried out within the Faculty of Fine Arts across different cultural platforms.

Bringing together the artists’ personal experiences and works informed by different cultural environments, the exhibition presented visitors with a multifaceted selection. In this context, “Sofia–Istanbul: Bridge of Art” demonstrated the capacity of art to bring diverse social and cultural experiences together within a shared space, while standing out as a contemporary example of artistic interaction between Türkiye and Bulgaria.

The Faculty of Fine Arts at Istanbul Gelişim University continues to support the participation of its academic staff in national and international exhibitions, projects, and artistic events as an integral part of academic and artistic production. Prof. Dr. İsmet Çavuşoğlu’s participation in the exhibition also contributed to bringing the Faculty’s artistic production into dialogue with cultural and artistic environments beyond the University.