The Decline of Art in the Capital: Turgut Altınok speaks out
Turgut Altınok Promises to Bring Art and Culture to Ankara
Turgut Altınok, candidate for the mayoral position in the Keçiören district, attended the opening of the “Ottoman Decorations; Lalezar Exhibition from the Hands of the Masters” at the Neşet Ertaş Art and Performance Center as part of his election activities. During the event, Altınok emphasized the importance of art and culture in showcasing the greatness of nations and states.
“Art nourishes the soul and the city. It is a reflection of the greatness of nations,” stated Altınok. He emphasized the rich history of the Turkish nation and the need to bring the cultural values of Ankara to light.
Altınok expressed his disappointment in the lack of permanent art installations in the capital city, stating, “There is not a single permanent work in Ankara in the 100th year. Hopefully, we will open our Atatürk Republic Tower. Well, Ankara ‘What did the Metropolitan Municipality do? This is a great shame for us.'”
Promising to revitalize the art and culture scene in Ankara, Altınok emphasized the need to build special works for the 100th anniversary of the Republic. He also highlighted the lack of cultural and theater centers built in the past five years, and expressed his commitment to making Ankara the capital of culture and art once again.
“We will build a city of culture and art again. We have an international exhibition hall in our Atatürk Republic Tower. We will bring our art gallery on the 20th meter of the tower to Ankara,” said Altınok.
Altınok’s aspirations to bring art and culture to the forefront of Ankara’s identity has garnered attention and support from the local community. As the election activities continue, it remains to be seen how these promises will materialize in the future of the city.
