2008 Sakıp Sabancı Art Award
2008 Sakıp Sabancı Art Award
In his opening speech, President Professor Rahmi Aksungur reminded Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s word that “ As unless the art of drawing and sculpture reached to an advanced level in these lands, my reforms do not need to be respected as if completed” pointing out that late Sakip Sabanci contributed art with this sense and decided giving “Sakip Sabanci Art Awards” and added that these awards are being given to spark art and young artists in Turkey.
After the president speech, Turkan Sabanci uttered her pleasure to be in the ceremony and this tradition to be carried on the behalf of Sakip Sabanci. Pointing out that late Sakip Sabanci gave a great emphasizing to youngs, Turkan Sabanci denoted that “Sakip Sabanci Art Award” would be handed on during generations. After the speeches, the awards were given out to the successful students.
Painting |
First Place |
Esin Esas |
Second Place |
Giray Ilker Basaran |
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Third Place |
Aylin Zaptcioglu |
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Sculpture |
First Place |
Kiymet Dastan |
Second Place |
A. Tolga Balci |
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Third Place |
Elif Isilay |
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Traditional Turkish Hand Arts |
First Place |
Ugur Karatas |
Second Place |
Arzu Basarir |
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Third Place |
Serkan Ozay |