# Cultural heritage exhibitions in Erzurum

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-heritage-exhibitions-in-erzurum
> Updated: 2026-08-20T06:03:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Cultural exhibitions in Erzurum have highlighted various forms of traditional Turkish artistry and heritage. 

Initially, artist Şeyma Sezer held a three-day exhibition at the Çifte Minareli Medrese, showcasing 20 large-scale works where historical scenes were painted directly onto hand-woven kilims. Her work includes depictions of figures such as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and Ottoman sultans.

Subsequently, the Erzurum Olgunlaşma Enstitüsü launched the ‘Han Zarafeti’ (Lady's Elegance) exhibition as part of the Turkey Culture Route Festival. This showcase focused on the evolution of women's clothing from the Seljuk period to the present, featuring stylized outfits made from traditional materials like ehram and felt, alongside paintings that interpret Anatolian carpet motifs to represent human emotions.

## Claims

- The exhibition aims to showcase women's clothing culture from the Seljuk period to the present. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The exhibition is part of the Turkey Culture Route Festival. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The exhibition features 9 stylized outfits. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The exhibition includes 12 special paintings based on Anatolian carpet motifs. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Some garments were prepared using traditional materials such as ehram and felt. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The carpet motifs in the paintings represent women's emotions and life experiences. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Erzurum Olgunlaşma Enstitüsü exhibits women's clothing culture

The Erzurum Olgunlaşma Enstitüsü is hosting an exhibition featuring stylized clothing and paintings that interpret Anatolian carpet motifs to showcase women's fashion from the Seljuk era to today.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erzurum-olgunlama-enstits-exhibits-womens-clothing-culture

### 2026-08-08: Turkish artist Şeyma Sezer unveils kilim paintings at Erzurum exhibition

Turkish artist Şeyma Sezer, a self‑taught mother from Erzurum, is exhibiting 20 brush‑painted kilims depicting historic figures at the Çifte Minareli Medrese, a rare technique in Turkey.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-artist-eyma-sezer-unveils-kilim-paintings-at-erzurum-exhibition

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