Three separate exhibitions consisting of 55 printmaking works of 9 Turkish artists; Prof. Dr. Yıldız Doyran, Dean of Duzce University Faculty of Art and Design, Prof. Dr. Müjde Ayan, Head of Marmara University Atatürk Faculty of Education Department of Fine Arts, Prof. Dr. Tansel Türkdoğan, Head of Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Arts, Prof. Dr. Zeliha Akçaoğlu, lecturer at Anadolu University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Painting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nedret Yaşar, lecturer at Yalova University Faculty of Art and Design, Ahmet Özer, lecturer at Pamukkale University Faculty of Education, Ramazan Can and Özlem Can, research fellows of Hacı Bayram Veli University Faculty of Fine Arts, Talat Ayhan, Chief Artist of Ankara State Opera and Ballet, 24 paintings of Kazakh artists Botagoz Tolesh, Aitkali Zhaysanbaev, Kuanysh Bazargaliev, Sergey Anarbekov, and 45 works of Kazakh artist Zhenis Moldabekov were opened by Hasan Taçoy, Minister of Economy and Energy.
According to the information provided by the Directorate of Press and Public Relations of Near East University, the opening ceremony of three separate exhibitions consisting of 124 artworks in total was held on 08 October 2019 at 08.30 at the Near East University İrfan Günsel Congress Center Exhibition Hall. The opening speeches were delivered respectively by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, Aitkali Zhaisanbayev on behalf of Kazakh artists, Prof. Dr. Yıldız Doyran, Dean of Faculty of Art and Design, Duzce University, on behalf of Turkish artists, Zhenis Modabekov whose solo exhibition was held, and the Economy and Energy Minister Hasan Taçoy.
In his opening remarks, NEU vice Rector Professor Tamer Şanlıdağ stated that Cyprus Museum of Arts, the foundations of which were laid on 9 August 2018, had been designed to house halls equipped with first-end infrastructure enabling the exhibition of all works regarding classical, traditional and modern art. "The museum, which will open its doors on 15 November 2020, will be the largest modern art museum of the Near East geography. It will be an important museum addressing the international platform and the essence of our country and fulfilling the selection, collection, preservation and exhibition functions. The museum collection will consist of works that will best represent their country in the context of art history “said he.
The number of exhibitions realized with almost a thousand of artists from abroad reached 147, and the number of artworks reached 15 thousand
Highlighting the significant role of art in contributing to the social and cultural development of the society in local and global scale, Professor Şanlıdağ stated that more than 120 workshops were realized and almost 15 thousand of artworks were created within the last 11 months. "A total of around 4000 artists, almost 1000 of whom were from abroad, have participated in the Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts Project so far. This number is increasing day by day. As the Near East family, we would like to express our cordial gratitude to all of our artists for their unique contributions to the Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts" said he.
3 research-group leaders that involved in CERN Project joined the academic staff of Near East University; a faculty member of Near East University was entitled to participate in CERN Project...
Underlining that Near East University adopts quality and innovation in all domains of education, science, health, culture and art, vice Rector Professor Şanlıdağ stated that they had been continuing to strengthen their scientific programs by enhancing the academic staff with internationally renowned scientists. "3 research-group leaders that involved in Cern Project have recently joined our academic staff. For the first time, a faculty member from our university was entitled to participate in CERN Project. He will start work within the scope of BAP support next week” noted he.
Near East University Faculty of Medicine was entitled to join the Erasmus Exchange Program; one of our students received approval from Zagreb University; a faculty member from Vienna was approved...
Underlining the crucial role of research and exchange programs in providing academic staff and students with opportunity to gain educational and training experience abroad, NEU vice Rector Professor Tamer Şanlıdağ stated that they had realized internship and exchange programs with many universities across the world within the scope of Erasmus Exchange Program.
“NEU Faculty of Medicine has been included in Erasmus Exchange Program that initiated in the previous academic year. As of yesterday, one of the students studying at NEU Faculty of Medicine received approval from the Faculty of Medicine of Zagreb University in Croatia within the scope of Erasmus Exchange Program. As of yesterday, a faculty member lecturing at University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna was approved to come to Near East University within the scope of Erasmus Academic Staff Mobility Program” said he.
Highlighting Near East University's commitment to continuing to work for the benefit of her country and people, vice Rector Professor Şanlıdağ stated that the university would continue to work and produce on the axis of science, technology and innovation in order to achieve the targets that determined. “This qualitative factor constitutes the core of the Near Eastern culture that we have created and is also a source of inspiration. What we have accomplished so far is the realistic estimation and assurance of what we will achieve in line with our goals. Consequently, it shouldn't be forgotten that locally our society and globally the civilization will gain from the science, innovation and technology to be generated by the universities. We realize this long and arduous journey with the support and guidance of each member of Günsel family” noted he.
Aitkali Zhaisanbayev: "Dr. Suat Günsel, you are not only a citizen of Cyprus; you are a worthy citizen of the great Turkic World"
"I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Suat Günsel on behalf of 5 Kazakh artists in this hall. All branches of art are similar and close to each other. Just as there are different trends in music, there are different styles and trends in the art of painting. In the modernized world there are few people who love classical music but instead jazz, punk, rock and pop music have a rising trend. In the art of painting, we have exceeded the limits of classical art as well. Under the umbrella of the Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts, we strive to gather the symphonic orchestra with our works created in different styles and techniques, and this is realized with the idea, imagination and support of a single person. Mr. Dr. Suat Günsel, you are not only a citizen of Cyprus, you are a worthy citizen of the great Turkic world. Thank you again" said he.
Professor Dr. Yıldız Doyran: "We strongly believe that the Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts will stand out in the international arena."
The Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design of Düzce University, Prof. Dr. Yıldız Doyran delivered a speech on behalf of the artists from Turkey: "I am greeting all of you on behalf of my academician artist fellows coming from Turkey. Within the scope of Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts, we have come to the island very happily and we are going back very happily. Very nice breakthroughs are also being realized in Turkey via some foundations and institutions but the one here is different. None of the others do this by thinking of the Turkic republics; instead they create a museum feeding from different countries. What our Founding Rector Dr. Suat Günsel is trying to do here is very different. When we go to Europe, we visit the museums there; now an opportunity door is opening for Europe to visit the Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts and get to know better the art of Turkic world. And perhaps soon we will be able to see our works in the international context, and even Europe will flow here. This is a great contribution to tourism. We sincerely believe that the Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts will stand out in the international arena”.
Zhenis Moldabekov: "We have admired the beautiful nature of the island of Cyprus and I tried to reflect this energy in many of my works"
Beginning his opening remarks by welcoming the participants, Kazakh artist Zhenis Moldabekov expressed his feelings: "I would like to express my happiness of being with you at the opening of my solo exhibition. First of all, I would like to thank Dr. Suat Günsel for inviting me and my family and offering this opportunity. It's a great pride for me. We admired the beautiful nature of the island of Cyprus and I tried to reflect its energy in many of my works. I would like to express my eternal gratitude and respect for your support and attention, warm welcome and friendly atmosphere".
Economy and Energy Minister Hasan Taçoy: "Assistants to take place in CERN projects, Exchange programs..., all these are great success not only for the university but also for our country"
TRNC Economy and Energy Minister Hasan Taçoy: "We were all little; and everything in this world starts from small things, goes through evolution, grows and develops. Grounding on this idea, we can see the evolution process of Near East University as well. 1500 publications, great breakthroughs in education, science and health, assistants to take place in CERN projects for the first time, exchange programs allowing the mobility of students and academic staff across the respective universities; all these are great success not only for the university but also for our country. 15 thousand of works is a significant number, a real treasure; a few days are not enough to see them all. I would like to congratulate everyone who contributed to this success, particularly the Founding Rector Suat Hodja (Dr. Suat İ. Günsel).
Certificates of appreciation were presented to the artists; Dogdurbeg Nurgaziyev Award was presented to Kazakh artist Zhenis Moldabekov, exhibition ribbons were cut...
Following the speeches, certificates of appreciation to Kazakh and Turkish artists, and "Dogdurbeg Nurgaziyev Award", which is awarded to comer young artists in honor of deceased Kyrgyz state artist Dogdurbek Nurgaziev within the scope of Alasya Awards, were presented to Kazakh artist Zhenis Moldabekov by Minister Taçoy. Following the award ceremony, the ribbons were cut and the exhibitions were opened for visits. The exhibitions will be open for visits at the Exhibition Hall of Irfan Günsel Congress Center between 08:00-16:00 hours on weekdays until 18 October 2019.
