2012 Sakıp Sabancı Art Award
2012 Sakıp Sabancı Art Award
Initiated by the Sabanci Foundation to honor the legacy of the late Sakip Sabanci, the 19th “Sakip Sabanci Art Awards” were presented at a ceremony with the attendance of Huseyin Avni Mutlu, Governor of Istanbul; Prof. Yalcin Karayagiz, President of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University; Turkan Sabanci; Sevil Sabanci, member of Sabanci Holding Board of Directors; Zerrin Koyunsagan, General Manager of the Sabanci Foundation; academicians, as well as many distinguished guests from business and art circles.
The awards ceremony commenced with a short film based on the theme “Sakip Sabanci and Art”. Speaking at the ceremony after Prof. Yalcin Karayagiz, Turkan Sabanci emphasized that Sakip Sabanci deeply valued art and artists: “Late Sakip Sabanci believed that societies can solely progress through art and the artist. He had unfailing support for art and the artist, recognizing the achievements in this field. The Art Award is an indicator of his love and respect for art and the artist… We take pride in sustaining his legacy and supporting young artists”, said Sabanci.
Following the speeches, students from the “Painting, Sculpture and Traditional Turkish Arts” Departments received their awards. Guests were then invited by the Sabanci Foundation to tour the “Monet’s Garden” exhibition at the Sakip Sabanci Museum.
Painting |
First Place |
Ece Gozen Unal |
Second Place |
Pinar Subas |
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Third Place |
Can Berk Ozcan |
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Sculpture |
First Place |
Eda Gungor |
Second Place |
Melike Akyildiz |
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Third Place |
Cigdem Yildirim |
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Traditional Turkish Arts |
First Place |
Dilek Karayel |
Second Place |
Yesim Okatan |
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Third Place |
Gulsum Koseoglu |