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DIBEKLIHAN

Dibeklihan Culture and Art Village, founded in 2008 by Architect Gülay Altay Tezer and Petroleum Engineer Cenap Tezer, is Turkey's first and only Culture and Art Village. Designed by Architect Gülay Altay Tezer, the Art Village features an Ethnography Museum open year-round, art galleries, handicraft shops, ceramics, jewelry, drama, and music workshops, the warmly welcoming Kafe Nare Cafeteria, open throughout the winter months, and the culinary and entertainment venues Pera Thai Bodrum and Maya Indian Restaurants, open during the summer months. The Culture and Art Village hosts 30 exhibitions across various art disciplines in indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces every year from May to November. Throughout the summer months, Dibeklihan Square, named after Orhan Kemal, a great figure in Turkish literature, hosts numerous events, including music festivals, talks, book signings, commemoration nights, theater performances, art workshops, free open-air cinema nights, and fashion shows. The Culture and Art Village, with its architectural design and the artefacts and objects used within the project, is a unique venue. It was planned to showcase the beauty created by our people, both past and present, and to serve as a meeting point for those who cherish these beauties. It respects our culture, local architecture, and nature. Dibeklihan Culture and Art Village Yakaköy Cenap Tezer Street No. 44, Ortakent, Bodrum / Muğla, Reservations Tel. 0 532 527 7649

İNSPERA CULTURE AND ART

Can art create a world that inspires people? Inspera was founded on this very question, as an innovative center to pioneer Bodrum's cultural and artistic life. Believing in the power of inspiring, creating, and celebrating all of these together… Art begins with inspiration. At Inspera, we don't see this inspiration merely as a beginning; it's the source of everything here. Every event, every space, every step we take… This inspiration is the beginning of new worlds, new stories! But inspiration must go one step further: creation… Inspera aims to be a part of this creative process and encourage the creation of innovative works by bringing together different artistic disciplines. Art is an experience, a quest, and a meeting point. And finally, celebration. Every work resulting from a creative process deserves celebration. At Inspera, art is not just a form of expression, but also a moment of unity. Every event, every exhibition, and every performance is a way to celebrate this cycle of art. Because art should be celebrated together, not only by those who create it, but by everyone who experiences it. Inspera, a 2.5-acre art center with 4,000 m² of indoor space, was established in Bodrum's Ortakent district in 2022 to become a melting pot of local and global art. With exhibitions, theater plays, concerts, workshops, and much more, it aims to offer art lovers an uninhibited experience and establish Bodrum as a prominent center in the international art and culture scene. With its eco-friendly design, advanced technological equipment, and spaces that combine every artistic discipline, Inspera offers a unique experience for art lovers, where art, culture, gastronomy, and entertainment harmonize in perfect harmony.

ZAI BODRUM

We aim to offer a living experience intertwined with literature, art, and gastronomy under the shade of olive trees. Life is a brand new "living space" that Zai has created by drawing inspiration from all branches of art and integrating them into its structure. At Life, gastronomy, music, cinema, theater, literature, and art nourish each other under one roof, appealing to the five senses. Hayat, which opened its doors to art lovers in June 2019, was founded on the idea that art should be reflected in every moment of daily life. We bring the refined spirit of art to every corner of our space, where visitors can view works selected from the Büyükkuşoğlu Collection, including paintings by renowned painters and sculptures by sculptors. With its multifaceted structure that brings together different branches of art, Zai Yaşam, despite its recent opening, has hosted numerous masters from the worlds of literature and art, hosting diverse events. Events at Zai Yaşam continue throughout the year. IMPORTANT INFORMATION We are closed on Mondays. The 15+ age limit applies. Our current hours are as follows: We serve breakfast at Zai Nan between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. While Zai Yaşam is closed during the winter season, our Zai Zest area is open between 9:00 AM and 12:00 AM. Çırkan Neighborhood, Halide Edip Adıvar Street No:7 Bodrum / Muğla E-Mail info@zaibodrum.com https://zaiyasam.com/

ENDER GÜZEY
ARThill
Basement

ARThill is a cultural platform where Ender Güzey's works from different periods are exhibited on a rotating basis and international art events are held. Internationally renowned artist Ender Güzey, representing the "Holistic Art" school in Turkey, has designed ARThill, located on the opposite slope of the ancient city of Syangela, nestled within the captivating natural landscape of the Bodrum Peninsula, as an "Artist Museum" with his own unique architectural design. Located on the historic Lelegian Way, known in mythology as the Gateway of the Goddesses, ARThill reflects Güzey's philosophy of "Holistic Art" and resembles an object of art. It opened its doors to art lovers in 2016. The "Goddess's Gateway" Festival, held annually in September at ARThill, hosts events spanning every branch of art.

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