An exhibition on İsmet İnönü opens on November 7, 2026, at İlkfer Art Center, featuring his significant contributions to Turkey's history.
An exhibition focusing on the life of İsmet İnönü, the first Prime Minister and the second President of the Republic of Turkey, will open on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 14:00 at the İlkfer Art Center and Art Gallery. Gülsün Bilgehan, the granddaughter of İsmet İnönü and Vice President of the İnönü Foundation, is expected to attend the opening.
The art center, brought to life through the initiative of İlker Meşe, a founding partner of İlkfer Group, also hosts maritime culture and art events.
Gülsün Bilgehan, the granddaughter of İsmet İnönü, Vice President of the İnönü Foundation, and a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly for the 22nd, 24th, and 26th terms, is expected to participate in the opening of the exhibition.
The life of İsmet İnönü is being brought to the exhibition.
Born in 1884 and passing away in 1973, İsmet İnönü took on significant responsibilities during the establishment period of the Republic after his military duties in the War of Independence.
As the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, İnönü was elected as the second President of Turkey following the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on November 10, 1938, and he held this position until 1950.
İnönü's military and political life encompasses an important period in the history of the Republic of Turkey.
The invitation for the exhibition opening specifically mentions the participation of Gülsün Bilgehan, the granddaughter of İsmet İnönü.
Bilgehan, who is the Vice President of the İnönü Foundation, served as a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly for three terms representing Ankara.
The invitation also includes the name of Prof. Dr. Turgut Göksoy, who invites art enthusiasts to the opening ceremony of the exhibition.
The exhibition will meet visitors in Pendik.
The opening of the İsmet İnönü exhibition will take place at the İlkfer Art Gallery and Art Center located in the Güzelyalı neighborhood of Pendik.
November 7, 2026, Saturday.
İlkfer Art Gallery and Art Center.
Güzelyalı Mahallesi, Gümüş Sokak No: 2, Pendik / Istanbul.
The theme of the exhibition: 'Do not forget the past so that you can understand the present.'
The invitation for the exhibition features a portrait of İsmet İnönü along with the phrase 'Do not forget the past so that you can understand the present.'
The event aims to bring together visitors interested in the history of the Republic and the life of İsmet İnönü.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
