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Curator-led tours offer deeper look at Halil Pasha exhibition in Istanbul

A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)
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A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)
April 14, 2026 09:27 AM GMT+03:00

Visitors to Pera Museum will be able to explore the exhibition “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” through a series of guided tours led by curator Ozlem Inay Erten, offering a closer and more structured understanding of the artist’s work.

A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)
A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)

Curator-led tours open up Halil Pasha’s artistic world

Organized by the Suna and Inan Kirac Foundation, the exhibition continues to welcome visitors while also introducing special guided tours designed to walk audiences through Halil Pasha’s artistic approach.

These tours, which will run until August, are set to focus on the painter’s use of light and color, along with his recurring engagement with coastal themes. By following the curator’s narrative, participants will be able to gain a clearer sense of how these elements come together in his work.

A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)
A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)

A closer reading of life, process, and artistic vision

During the sessions, attendees will be guided through both the life story and creative output of Halil Pasha, allowing them to connect biographical context with artistic production.

Through Erten’s explanations, the exhibition is presented not only as a collection of works but also as a process-driven journey, helping visitors interpret how the artist developed his visual language over time and how his themes took shape.

A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)
A view of the “By the Water: The Life and Art of Halil Pasha” exhibition at Pera Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo via Pera Museum)

Scheduled sessions extend into late summer

The guided tours are scheduled to take place on April 28, May 14, and June 24 at 18:30, while the final session will be held on August 23 at 5:30 p.m.

By spreading the sessions across several months, the museum ensures continued access for visitors who wish to experience the exhibition with added context and expert insight.

April 14, 2026 09:28 AM GMT+03:00
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