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iGA ART Gallery has unveiled its new Solo exhibition series with the official opening of Encountering Fahrelnissa Zeid.
Centered around a striking 1960 oil painting by the pioneering Turkish artist, the show offers an intimate look into Zeid’s life and legacy through archival documents, photographs, and video. The exhibition runs until 31 August 2025 at the iGA ART Gallery, located in the A-B Knuckle of the International Departures Terminal.
Curated by Prof. Dr. Marcus Graf of the iGA ART Executive Board, the exhibition explores Zeid’s unique position at the crossroads of East and West. A celebrated painter and sculptor, Zeid was one of the first female artists to merge Islamic and European visual traditions—an artistic ambassador who defied boundaries and expectations.
“Fahrelnissa Zeid fused tradition with modernism in a way few artists have,” said iGA Istanbul Airport Chief Commercial Officer Server Aydın. “At a time when division is easy, Zeid’s work reminds us of art’s power to connect across cultures. At iGA, we reflect that same spirit of inclusivity in everything we do.”
Prof. Graf added: “The Solo series is built on a simple premise—one artist, one original work, infinite meaning. In today’s age of visual saturation, we want to invite travellers to pause, look closely, and connect.”
This exhibition marks a milestone for iGA ART. For the first time, artworks and insights from the gallery are being extended across the airport. “By integrating content into prominent terminal spaces, we’re reaching travellers who might not otherwise visit the gallery,” said Prof. Dr. Gülveli Kaya of the iGA ART Board. “It’s about bringing art to the journey itself.”
With flights to 321 destinations, iGA Istanbul Airport is more than a travel hub—it’s a cultural gateway. The gallery’s latest initiative brings one of Türkiye’s most significant 20th-century artists into global focus, reaffirming the airport’s mission to share the country’s artistic heritage with the world.
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