Aiming to grow together with its business partners, Diageo Turkey continues its support for culture and arts. Bringing together 15 notable contemporary artists from Turkey under the curation of Sinan Eren Erk, the exhibition titled “Converging Waters, Blossoming Hopes” meets art lovers at Hope Alkazar between September 20 – October 27, 2025, under the signature of Diageo Turkey.

Diageo Turkey is now bringing its support for culture and arts together with the imagination of artists working in the field of contemporary art. Curated and Art Consulted by Sinan Eren Erk, the exhibition titled “Converging Waters, Blossoming Hopes” will be open to visitors between September 20 – October 27, 2025, at Hope Alkazar, located in the heart of Istiklal Avenue.

Bringing together creative voices, the exhibition will feature works by 15 artists shaped around the themes of nature, the city, and hope.

Having supported organizations such as İKSV and Arter, as well as various activities in different art disciplines to date, Diageo Turkey has taken its support for culture and arts one step further this year by preparing its own exhibition. Bahar Uçanlar, General Manager of Diageo Turkey, shares her thoughts on the exhibition as follows:

“Art and especially design is not only an area of interest for us but also a form of expression that reflects the soul and stories of our long-established brands. Many new artists in Turkey are trying to turn their dreams into reality with great dedication. We want to both support artists at the beginning of their careers in this journey and increase their hopes, and underline once again the value we place on experienced artists.”

Sinan Eren Erk, the Curator of the exhibition, explains the conceptual framework of the exhibition as follows:

“During the period of uncertainty and loneliness created by the pandemic, we witnessed the miraculous resilience of nature. While cities became quiet, air pollution decreased, new sprouts bloomed, and animals returned to their habitats. Nature regrew hope even in the most difficult moment. This process reminded us that the city is not only a space we live in but also a living body where our relationships, bonds, and dreams are reflected.

Art, just like nature, demonstrates its resilience; it makes invisible bonds visible and multiplies hope. Bringing life through the works of artists from different generations and disciplines, each a pioneer in their field, ‘Converging Waters, Blossoming Hopes’ draws attention to these invisible bonds that bring us together. Just like waters mingling with each other, it reminds us that art also makes hopes sprout anew.”

Venue: Hope Alkazar, Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul

Dates: September 20 – October 27, 2025

Visiting Hours: Between 10:00-17:00, except Sundays and Mondays

Curator and Art Consultant: Sinan Eren Erk

Artists: Ahu Akgün, Aras Seddigh, Can Memişoğulları, Cem Sonel, Delal Eken, Dilara Başköylü, Dilara Göl, Ece Haskan, Gizem Ünlü, Merve Zeybek, Murat Palta, Nermin Er, Tuğçe Diri, Ertuğrul Güngör & Faruk Ertekin