In conjunction with Philips, the Sakıp Sabancı Museum hosted the Abidin Dino – One World exhibition, which celebrated the work of multi-faceted man of the arts and culture Abidin Dino, who passed away fourteen years ago. Known for the important imprint left by both his drawings and his writings, a wide spectrum of Abidin’s work over the eighty years of his life in Turkey and abroad, particularly in France, was presented in this exhibition along with documentation. The exhibition introduced visitors to this valuable and respected artist through hundreds of his collected works, photographs and documents reflecting the varied phases of his life.

• The World of Abidin Dino

The World of Abidin Dino

Ferit Edgü, Zeynep Avcı, Samih Rifat, Ahmet Oktay, Yaşar Kemal, Enis Batur, Turgut Çeviker İstanbul

İstanbul, 2007

256 Pages

ISBN 978-975-8362-78-3

Through the educational programs of the exhibition “The World of Abidin Dino”, children meet the painter, writer, illustrator and caricaturist Abidin Dino. A maximum of 20 children are accepted to the programs which are prepared for different age groups: 3–6, 7–10 and 11-14.

Themes of the Workshops

Magical Fingers / Magical Hands
We are drawing a hand; a speaking, laughing, baffled hand.
Via lines or three dimensional.

The World in My Hand
Stories and essays from the life lines in our palms.

The Patterns Came to Life
Brand new works with Dino’s patterns.

Flowers to Abidin / Flower Power
Flower gardens made from Abidin Dino’s flowers.

Draw a face on this face
Big faces from small faces.

The World Made of Ink
Discoveries in the world within ink drops.

Little Master Fingers
Illustrations for tales from around the world.

Tiny Miny Games
Brand new games with hopping-bouncing men and beads.

Weekdays Programs
Session 1: 10.00 – 12.00
Session 2: 13.30 – 15.30

Weekend Programs
Session 1: 11.00 – 13.00
Session 2: 14.00 – 16.00

''The World of Abidin Dino'' opened at SSM A press meeting was held at S.U. Sakıp Sabancı Museum (SSM) for the exhibition The World of Abidin Dino. The exhibition, sponsored by Philips will be open between November 24th, 2007 and January 27th, 2008.

Click here to download the press release.