The first Ex-libris Museum in Turkey was opened in Istanbul in 2008 by Prof. Dr. It was established within the IMOGA Graphic Arts Museum under the patronage of Süleyman Saim Tekcan. The ex-libris collection, which was later removed from IMOGA, was presented to Işık University Faculty of Fine Arts faculty member Prof. Dr. It has been preserved for a long time in Hasip Pektaş’s office. The museum was opened in 2014 by the valuable Rectors of Işık University, Prof. Dr. Nafiye Güneç Kıyak and Prof. Dr. It was created for the second time at Işık University with the interest and support of Şirin Tekinay. This valuable collection of the Istanbul Ex-libris Association was exhibited at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Maslak. Preparations were also made to obtain the approval of the Ministry of Culture, but the rectors left their posts before they could gain the official museum identity. The subsequent administration did not show interest and Prof. who is also the President of Istanbul Ex-libris Association. Dr. After Hasip Pektaş left the university, the collection was removed from the university in 2017 with the decision of the board of directors of the association.

Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, art-loving businessman and Selçuk Ecza Holding A.Ş. It was established for the third time and permanently under the auspices of M. Sonay Gürgen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and within the body of Selçuk Ecza Holding. Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, T.C. With the approval of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism dated 15.09.2020 and numbered 60960384-151.01.01-E.680776, it gained the status of Special “Istanbul Ex-libris Museum”.

Selçuk Ecza Holding makes valuable contributions to education and culture with the buildings it has built in addition to its wide services in the pharmaceutical sector. Selcuk Ecza Holding has made an important contribution to Ex-libris art in 2018 with this awareness of social responsibility. Holding, Prof.Dr. Dr. Hasip Pektaş also hosted the International Ex-libris competition on “Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals and Human Health”.

In addition, TRNC Eastern Mediterranean University Communication Faculty Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design Department Head Prof. Dr. Senih Çavuşoğlu and Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Silesia Katowice, Poland. Dr. A copy of the ex-libris received in the Spirit International Ex-libris Competition held in 2019 in cooperation with Krzysztof Marek Bak and the International “Dervish” Yunus Emre Ex-libris Competition held in 2021 by the Konya Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture were donated to our museum. In addition, in 2022, 1,170 ex-libris sent by 452 artists from 36 countries to the 5th International Ex-libris Competition organized jointly by İstinye University, Selçuk Pharmaceutical Warehouse and Istanbul Ex-libris Association, and 550 ex-libris donated extra to the museum enriched the collection of the museum.

Founded as one of the 10 museums in the world, the Istanbul Exlibris Museum will of course live with the contributions of Selcuk Ecza Deposu and Istanbul Ex-libris Society; In our country, there will be a cultural center in the context of the recognition, widespread and development of the ex-libis.

With this small ex-libris collection, 250 books, catalogs and 27 thesis will be the source of those who research about Ex-libris.

The aims of the Istanbul Exlibris Museum;

1. To share ex-libris, to register for the future, to create our cultural heritage, to protect it and to ensure that art lovers can easily reach the ex-libris,

2. Adding new ex-libris to this collection, which is valuable enough to attract the attention of visitors of all ages, to enlarge,

3. Students from all levels of educational institutions in Turkey to visit the museum and participate in the workshops and become new representatives of this art,

4. Creating education for artists and designers for preparing for international ex-libris competitions,

5. To give seminars/conferences for those who want to learn, implement and evaluate Ex-libis and to make workshops for those interested.

6. To create an opportunity to cultural enrichment.

Books in the Museum: http://www.aed.org.tr/tr/kitaplar-2/
Catalogs in the Museum: http://www.aed.org.tr/tr/kataloglar-2/
Online Competition Catalogs: http://www.aed.org.tr/tr/awesome-dialymotion-post-2/

Address: Selçuk Ecza Holding, Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, Altunizade Mah. Mahir İz Cad. No: 45/2, TR-34662 Üsküdar – İstanbul, Turkey

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/EcmeuiJ8kDsViWbdA 

Museum Visits (Our museum is open by appointment only.) hasipp@gmail.com

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Ekslibris nedir, ekslibrisin tarihi gelişimi, Türkiye’de ekslibris, mühürler/damga, ekslibris koleksiyonculuğu, yarışmalar, dernekler, müzeler, yayınlar, ekslibris tasarımı, erotik ekslibris, ekslibris ve tipografi, deneysel ekslibris, ekslibris üretim teknikleri, baskı sembolleri, sıkça sorulan sorular, dünyadaki ekslibris dernekleri gibi konular yanında özgün örneklerin de yer aldığı bilgilendirici bir kitap.

Genişletilmiş 5 baskı olan kitap 160 sayfa olup, İstanbul Ekslibris Derneği yayını olarak basılmıştır ve geliri derneğindir. Kitabı almak isteyenler, İstanbul Ekslibris Derneği (alıcı olarak), Akbank Maslak Şubesi hesabına (IBAN; TR06 0004 6006 4588 8000 0920 39) Beş yüz lira (500 TL) EFT yapıp, belgesini hasipp@gmail.com‘a yollarsa kargo ile alıcı ödemeli gönderilecektir. 

5th International Exlibris Competition Catalogue_2022

4th International Exlibris Competition Catalogue_2018

3rd International Exlibris Competition Catalogue_2010

2nd International Exlibris Competition Catalogue_2007

1st International Ex-libris Competition Catalogue_2003

Ex-libris Collections Exhibition Catalogue_2010

1st National Student Ex-libris Catalogue_2012

Book of Contemporary Ex-libris Artists_2017, Miranda Book

Memories from Ex-libris Congresses Exhibition_2010

Sealed Old Book Pages Exhibition_2010

How should the word ex-libris be written?

Ex-libris derives from the Latin word Library. Latin is written with a hyphen (Ex-libris). It is also used as Exlibris without hyphen. It is known and used as Bookplate in English. In recent years, as in Balkan countries, it is also written as Ekslibris in Turkey. Exlibris is easier to read. Now, just like the words Fax, Ekselans, Ekstra, Ekspresyonizm, the transformation has taken place and the use of Ex-libris has become widespread. Ex-libris is also accepted in international competitions. It is also possible to write “from the bookshelf of …”, which is the exact equivalent of Ex-libris.

I want to order an ex-libris, what should I do?

An ex-libris is used either to fulfil its actual function, i.e. to be pasted into a book, or to be exchanged. Of course, it can also be framed and hung on the wall as a work of art. The choice of the artist, the technique, the size of the ex-libris and the purpose for which it is to be made are important in the ordering process. First of all, you should determine the artist whose style you like. You may have the opportunity to find and get to know artists and designers at exhibitions, ex-libris congresses, websites or social media. You should contact the artist whose works you like and tell him/her your expectations and interests. You should explain what kind of motif you want to have on your exlibris. After discussing the fee, the artist makes drafts for you, reproduces the one you like and signs it. You have the right to ask for revision on the draft you like. If you only want to stick your ex-libris on the book, 40 to 100 copies are enough. However, if you want to make a change, it is useful to have more prints. For those who have a large book collection, the printing house can print 1000 copies of the original ex-libris on sticker paper and stick them to their books. This type of offset reproduction only fulfils its function and collectors do not prefer it.

If you want to have an ex-libris that is original, special to you and contains aesthetic values, it is useful to work with an experienced artist who has proven himself in this field. The result will both make you happy and give you the opportunity to boast. However, recently, more economical ex-libris in the form of stamps are also made by printing houses and some people. If you prefer it, it is useful to check whether the work done to you is used elsewhere and whether it is original or not.

Can I order ex-libris on behalf of someone else?

Ex-libris is the most beautiful thing you can present to your loved ones, especially on their birthdays. Especially if you make an ex-libris for someone you know and know their interests, it will be accepted with interest and happiness because it is a special work for them.

How many types of ex-libris can one person have?

You can have any number and variety of ex-libris you want. In the past, you may like nature-themed ex-libris, while in recent years you may like mythology or other subjects. Why not have a new ex-libris?

How much does an ex-libris cost?

This depends on the reputation of the artist, the technique and the number of prints. For an edition of 100 copies of an original design, you can expect to pay between 350 euros and 1000 euros.

How should I glue the ex-libris to my books?

Gluing with adhesives such as glue is not recommended. It will prevent a collector from buying that ex-libris to collect it years later, it will tear. Ideally, you can use paper stickers, double-sided adhesive tapes or you can use starch adhesive that you prepare yourself. You may come across ex-libris belonging to different people in one book. The owner of the book has changed.

Which paper should be used for printing ex-libris?

There is no rule for this. Not every design shows itself on every paper. Different papers suitable for printing technique can be used. Şöhler, Kanson papers are suitable for digital prints. Bristol for high prints and screen printing, absorbent, slightly thicker gravure papers are used for gravure printing. Ex-libris can also be printed on beautiful handmade paper. File paper or coloured cardboard should not be preferred.

Should different sizes of ex-libris be used for different book sizes?

Considering small-sized books, it is recommended that the long side of the ex-libris printing area should not be larger than 13 cm and the paper on which it is printed (A5) should not be larger than 21×15 cm. This is especially stated in competitions. As well as 1 cm ex-libris, of course, there are also ex-libris in a size that can be glued to large books, for example 15×15 cm ex-libris. Since the collections are stored in A5 boxes in museums, it is useful to take care that the paper size is no larger than A5.

Is there ex-libris collecting? How can I become a collector? How can I make an exchange?

Ex-libris are evaluated according to countries, artists, techniques, styles and even patterns and are collected by many enthusiasts. Collectors exchange the duplicate prints they have with other people, thus acquiring a large number of ex-libris. Their aim in these exchanges is to improve their own collections both in terms of quality and in terms of number. As a result of their collecting activities, they also learn about the art and printing technology of different periods. These small prints must be signed by the artist. It must be stated when, how many and with which technique they were printed. Aesthetic integrity, text placement and technical competence are important issues that collectors pay attention to.

Collectors collect ex-libris on a wide range of subjects according to their interests and place orders with artists who work on the subjects they are interested in. It is known that collectors classify and collect ex-libris on heraldry, professions, work environments, home interiors, weapons, clothes, music, musical instruments, books, libraries, printing workshops, architecture, engineering, medicine, art, mythology, astrology, sports, theatre, dance, nude, women, children, portraits, typography, calligraphy, monograms, erotica, word games, botany, zoology, ceremonies, war, death and many similar subjects.

Collectors store and present their ex-libris in different ways. Ex-librises are usually stored by pasting them on standard cards. These cards are A4 in size and may include the name of the artist, year of birth and death, country, association of which he/she is a member, printing technique of the ex-libris, year of production, total number, and the name of the owner.

Another way of storing ex-libris is enveloping or boxing. They can be stored in appropriately sized envelopes and boxes, categorised according to artists, techniques, countries, periods or subjects. Despite the difficulty in presentation and examination, boxing is the best method to protect ex-libris against wear and tear.

Experienced collectors are usually happy to help beginners by giving them a few ex-libris. In order to accumulate ex-libris, it is necessary to be in contact with artists and collectors, to request the exchange of excess copies from the artist whose work you are interested in, and to take part in exchanges at congresses. Of course, you can also increase your collection by purchasing from the internet, for example from ebay.com https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=exlibris&_sacat=0 or from artists.

How should I send the ex-libris in a mail exchange?

Ex-libris should have the necessary information on the back. The artist’s name, country, date of creation, subject, technique, edition number and opus number, if known, should be written in pencil on the back. Some collectors may also include exchange lists in their letters. In order to prevent wrinkles and fraying when exchanging letters, either a cardboard envelope should be used or a suitable cardboard should be placed inside the envelope. Considering the risk of loss, it is useful to send letters by registered mail.

Where should the ex-libris be placed in the book?

The correct placement is in the centre of the inside of the book cover. If the stamp is an ex-libris, it can of course also be printed on the first page.

What is PF?

“Pour Féliciter” or “Pro Felicitate” means “for happiness”. PF is an abbreviation of these words. They are artistically designed personalised greeting cards for the New Year. In contrast to their ex-libris, PFs often have a contemporary historical reference and are therefore a historically interesting collecting area.

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Ex-libris is a branch of art that introduces and glorifies the book owner. Ex-libris are small-sized prints that book lovers paste on the inside cover of their books, with their names and pictures on different subjects. It literally means from …’s library, belonging to …’s library. It is the business card or title deed of the book. It introduces and glorifies the owner of the book and warns the borrower to return it. Ex-libris is an important communication tool. Although it was born as a necessity graphic, they are original works made with aesthetic concerns.

It brings art between people’s hands, into books, and makes them feel its mesmerising warmth.
Ex-librises are made to order for the living person or institution, reflecting their characteristics.
When we look at the creation process, it is seen that all the possibilities of the art of painting are used. When we look at its functional side, it can be considered as a graphic design product.

It is known that the first and oldest example of ex-libris was made on a tile in 1400 BC and was attached to the chests containing the papyrus rolls of the Egyptian king Amenhophis III.

In 1450, the first ex-libris on paper was made for the German priest Johannes Knabenberg, known by the nickname “Igler” (hedgehog). The ex-libris depicting a hedgehog biting a flower reads “Hans Igler can kiss you”.

Ex-libris in the real sense started to be made with the invention of the printing press.

Later, ex-libris began to be used not only for pasting on books, but also as objects of accumulation and exchange. It ceased to be a book-specific sign and became independent as an original graphic work.

From the 19th century onwards, associations began to publish bulletins, books, address lists and organise competitions for the exchange.

The long side of the ex-libris should not be larger than 13 cm. and should be reproduced and numbered as in printmaking. For reproduction, engraving/C3, wood printing/X2, linoleum printing/X3, lithography/L, serigraphy/S, offset/P7, photography/P8, computer-aided design/CGD are used.

Ex-libris in Turkey has been recognised with books bought from the West. Books with ex-libris, which are widely used in European countries, came to our country through second-hand sales, and when the owners of the books died, they were donated to libraries by their relatives or sold to booksellers.

Although the seals seen on manuscripts and printed books from the Ottoman period are accepted as a sign of ownership, they do not belong to the ex-libris type. However, with their unique calligraphic structures, they fulfilled this function as the coat of arms or logo of the people they belonged to.

In our country, since the 2000s, young people who make ex-libris have started to be trained especially in institutions where art and design education is given. Ex-libris design is taught as a course in 7 universities, including Istinye University. Universities and municipalities organise ex-libris competitions. Artists now open solo exhibitions and win awards in international competitions. There are 27 postgraduate theses on ex-libris. The only thing that is lacking is ex-libris collecting.

Nowadays, our artists and designers open personal ex-libris exhibitions, participate in international competitions and receive awards. The biggest deficiency in our country is ex-libris collecting.

Founded in Ankara in 1997, the Ex-libris Association now continues its activities in Istanbul. One of the 10 museums in the world, Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, with its collection of over 12,500 ex-libris, is located at Selçuk Ecza Holding, Altunizade, Mahir İz Cad. 45 Üsküdar address, awaits the interest of art lovers.

Ex-libris exhibitions have been held in 14 cities in our country and in Germany, Belgium, Belarus, China, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Canada and Russia.

Five international ex-libris competitions have been organised and the XXXIIIth FISAE International Ex-libris Congress was held in 2010 with the participation of 280 people from 40 countries.

* Istinye University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Visual Communication Design,
President of Istanbul Ex-libris Association, Founder of Istanbul Ex-libris Museum

The 6th International Ex Libris Competition and 2nd International Ex Libris Congress, organised in collaboration with İstinye University, Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Bozlu Art Project and the Istanbul Ex Libris Association, and hosted by İstinye University, took place at the Vadi H Campus. The 6th International Ex Libris Competition saw the participation of 541 artists from 34 countries, submitting 1,343 ex libris. At the end of the evaluation, 15 Awards, 14 Honourable Mentions and 28 Certificates of Honour were presented. The exhibition featured 238 original ex libris.

The First Prize of İstinye University was unanimously awarded to the master Russian artist Mikhail Verkholantsev, whose works were found to be original and persuasive in their personal style. The Second Prize of Selçuk Ecza Deposu was awarded to the Bulgarian artist Onnik Karanfilian for his engraved ex-libris featuring powerful designs. The Third Prize from Bozlu Art Project was awarded to Bulgarian artist Marin Gruev for his ex libris filled with fine details. The Istanbul Ex Libris Association Young Artist Award was deemed appropriate for Emre İnan, a promising young artist specialising in printmaking. The Medical Park Special Award went to Igor Baranov (France), the AveA Health Special Award to Ivo Mosele (Italy), the Liv Hospital Special Award to Christine Deboosere (Belgium), the Glana Cosmetics Special Award to Valerio Mezzetti (Italy), The Tülay-Şükrü Ertürk Special Award went to Wang Yu (China), the Ayşe-Noyan Ünal Special Award to Martin R. Baeyens (Belgium), the Ayfer-Zeki Tutkan Special Award to Gennady Vial (Belarus), the Özden Pektaş Turgut Special Award to Elzbieta Radzikowska (Poland), Gülcan-Salih Apaydın Special Award to Yulia Protsyshyn (Ukraine), Hatice-Hasip Pektaş Special Award to Julieta Virginia Warman (Argentina), Can Pektaş Special Award to Konstantin Kalynovych (Ukraine).

It is hoped that this international exhibition will bring excitement to the world of ex-libris, inspire young people interested in ex-libris in particular, and contribute to the spread of this art form. The competition exhibition can be viewed at İstinye University’s Vadi H Campus until 22 September 2025.

The Meeting Point of Culture and Art

Over 50 artists from Argentina, Russia, Bulgaria, China, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Belgium and Turkey participated in the 2nd International Ex Libris Congress. At the congress, held at İstinye University’s Vadi H Campus, artists exchanged ex-libris, took new ex-libris orders, engaged in cultural exchange, and strengthened their friendships. As part of the congress, participants visited historical sites in Istanbul, took a Bosphorus tour, visited the Istanbul Ex-Libris Museum, and attended a Gala Dinner.

The conference and competition were organised under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektaş, Faculty Member at the Faculty of Communication at İstinye University, President of the Istanbul Ex Libris Association, and Director of the Istanbul Ex Libris Museum. In his opening speech, Pektaş shared the following information: “We have held six international competitions, organised two international congresses, and opened ex-libris exhibitions in 15 cities and eight different countries. We established the Istanbul Ex-Libris Museum within the Selçuk Ecza Deposu, one of ten museums in the world. These are things to be proud of for our country. The fact that ex libris is taught as a course at seven universities, including İstinye University, and that 29 postgraduate theses have been written on ex libris is also an indication of the interest in this field.”

Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş emphasised the importance of art in his speech: “As we examine the art of ex-libris, we see that it is not just a calling card; it is a living art that reflects an understanding of society, culture and life. As a university, we continue to pursue our vision of being an institution that not only protects and promotes science and research, but also art. Here, we are delighted to share art and culture with participants from different countries. In the words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, we must attach greater importance to art than ever before in order to raise generations that are free in thought, free in knowledge, and free in conscience.”

Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş thanked all stakeholders for their support of the arts and continued: “If a society is deprived of art, it is as if one of its arteries has been severed. We continue our efforts to support art and artists. We would like to thank M. Sonay Gürgen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Dr. Şükrü Bozluolcay, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bozlu Holding, and Adem Elbaşı, President of our Centennial Group, for their support during this process. We are grateful to all our artists, academics, guests, and partners for their efforts.”

Impressions of Ex-libris 2025 / Ekslibris 2025 İzlenimleri

Thank you all for your friendliness, kindness, cooperation and new experience of communication! I wish you all happiness, good luck, prosperity and 100 years of creative life!

Special thanks to Hasip Pektaş, Hatice and Can as a family of artists, curators of the congress. A lot of work was done, Good luck and happiness to your family! Marziya Zhaksygarına (Kazakhstan)

Hasip, you did as always great job! Thank you for all you did for us to feel wonderful. See you all next year in Varna! Onnik Karanfilian (Bulgaria)

Dear Hasip, As always, the organisation was perfect, but most of all it was a a warm be together with you, Hatice, Can and Martin. This was a congres with a soul.

Christine Deboosere (Belgium) and Johan Bosschem (Belgium)

2nd International Ex-Libris Congress, Competition and Exhibition Istanbul, August 2025, perfectly organized by Prof. Hasip Pektas, as always! (y)

— Through the eyes of Bai Marin and Yani Security Group

Greetings to all old and new friends – to those who were there and to those who couldn’t make it. Long live the Ex-libris! And until we meet again! Marin Gruev (Bulgaria)

2nd INTERNATIONAL EXLIBRIS CONGRESS // ISTANBUL 2025. Turkey

Part 1) I am very happy and grateful to have been able to participate in the Congress of EX LIBRIS in Istanbul. August 20th to 23rd / 2025.

Organized by Professor Hasip Pektas and his great team from İstinye University Vadi H Campus in Istanbul. Share all day together with Recording Artists, Ex-librarians, Collectors, and now friends, on this beautiful path of Ex Libris. I am very grateful to my loved ones who have always supported me and grateful to life ⭐ Julieta Warman (Argentina)

Yesterday, 23.08.2025, was a very busy day. In the morning we gathered at İstinye Üniversitesi Vadi H Yerleşkesi, from there we went on a tour of the Bosphorus. It was fantastically beautiful. After the Bosphorus, we visited the Istanbul Ex-Libris Museum, where we saw a collection of ex-librises of famous artists of the world. And again we talked about the art of ex-libris. Before the Gala Dinner, we were shown an exhibition of ex-libris dedicated to the theme of “Medicine”. The artists, who came from different countries, became close friends during these few days of the 2nd International Congress in Istanbul and did not want to part. Until next time, friends! Good luck to you always! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Marziya Zhaksygarına (Kazakhstan)

Emily Hung ve Ying Zhou…Kongreye Hong Kong’dan gelmişler…çok şeker, çok nazik ve çok kibar iki genç sanatçı…önceki gün yoktular, İstanbul’u gezmişler, onlarla dün exlibris değişimi yapabildim…çok kedi severler, kedi çalışmamı almak istediler ama (biraz anlatınca) her ikisi de Çatalhöyük serisinden olan iki exlibrisimi aldılar…

“İstanbul’u sevdiniz mi?” diye sordum..

“Evet, çok” diye cevapladı Emily..

“Çok büyük, kalabalık ve gürültülü.” dedim..

“Evet ama tarihi var…yeni şehirleri sevmiyorum.” dedi..

Ve bana şöyle yazdı…’ Ne güzel…birbirimizden bu kadar uzak mesafelerdeyiz ama aynı kadim sanatı seviyoruz…❤️ Exlibris Kongreleri hayatımıza bu güzellikleri de katıyor işte… Canan Bilge (Türkiye)

Fulfilling another dream which is a great gift for my half century of life! Participate in the Congress of EX LIBRIS in Istanbul, travel on the same August 18th day of my birthday, be received with affection and kindness. another gift, which I thank life, my mother, my family and partner, my friends who helped and supported me so much to realize this nice madness! thanks

Thank you very much Hasip Pektas , your students and family for all the kindness! Julieta Warman (Argentina

Sevgili Canlar,

Doğrusunu isterseniz, en keyif aldığım Ex Libris buluşması bu oldu. Yani 2. Uluslararası İstanbul Kongresi, Yarışmalı Sergisi. Sıcak karşılaşmalar, samimi sohbetler ve ertesi sabah, erken saatte sanki Akademiye gelir gibi dört gün sevimli bir heyecan yaşadık. Başarılı, büyük organizasyon için, Teşekkürler Hasip hocam. Ahmet Selçuk Kızılışık (Türkiye)

Award Ceremony of the 6th INTERNATIONAL EX LIBRIS COPETITION – EXHIBITION- ISTAMBUL 2025. 22 August 2025. Istinye University, Vadi H Cam.

Very happy and honoured to have gone to receive my Ex Libris Special Award in the framework of the “2nd INTERNATIONAL EX LIBRIS CONGRESS – ISTANBUL 2025″.

A little bit of what the Award Ceremony was like, where the Dean of the University opened the ceremony and then Professor Hasip Pektas honoured us with a magnificent dance ceremony, truly very special, with the presence of many of the award winners.

I want to thank Hasip Pektas and Hatice Öz Pektaş for their kindness and perfecciòn in organizing together with the University team.

Congratulations to all the selected and awarded, a huge pleasure to meet you!

It was a dream come true to have been able to go and participate. And it’s very enriching to be able to share and meet artists from different parts of the world. It’s something that I’m grateful to Ex Libris and the Engrabado, who have given me the opportunity.

Full of gratitude ⭐ Julieta Warman (Argentina)

Dear Hasip, I am extremely delighted to have met you at the Istanbul Conference. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you, your family, and your team for the tremendous efforts you put into making the conference a great success. From the meticulous preparation to the on – site services, we deeply felt your dedication and enthusiasm, which made the whole conference extremely warm.

Although I didn’t exchange many works at this conference, I still feel very happy and satisfied with this experience. Here, I not only reunited with old friends I haven’t seen for a long time, but also got to know several friendly and enthusiastic Turkish friends, including you. Your kindness has given me a special affection for this city. After the conference, we stayed in Istanbul for a few days. We not only tasted the local delicious food, but also purchased some regional – characteristic items such as porcelain plates, carpets, and coffee. During our strolls, we truly felt the profound cultural heritage and unique historical and humanistic charm of Turkey.

In addition, I am particularly grateful to you for generously giving me several of your works. Each piece is full of your sincere feelings, and I cherish them very much. Here, I have a small request: if you have time, I hope to invite you to create a work with the theme of “Man and Pet”. If it can be achieved, I will be extremely grateful.

Enclosed are the photos I took of you during the conference. I hope these images can preserve this beautiful memory for us. At the same time, I would like to trouble you to share the photos you took of us during the conference with me. Thank you for your help. By the way, among the works you gave me, there is one whose author information I haven’t been able to find out. If you know, I hope you can tell me.

Finally, I sincerely invite you and your family to travel to China when it is convenient for you. If you have such a plan, please let me know in advance. In particular, I hope to have the opportunity to invite you to visit Dalian, our city, and show you the unique scenery and human – cultural atmosphere of this coastal city.

Wish you and your family good health, a smooth life, and all the best! Best regards,

Wang Ying (China)

Sevgili Hasip, İstanbul’daki harika karşılama için sana bir kez daha teşekkür etmek istiyorum!

Unutulmaz bir üç gündü! Bu exlibris festivalinin bir parçası olmak benim için bir zevkti!

Kongre en yüksek standartlarda organize edildi. Size ve ailenize sağlık diliyorum.

Nezaketiniz ve cömertliğiniz için teşekkür ederiz!

Tekrar görüşmek dileğiyle! Yaroslav Makarov (Russia)

Hasip Pektaş

Martin R. Baeyens is an active painter, graphic artist and designer. He has held 130 individual exhibitions in Belgium and other countries. Participated in 1298 group exhibitions worldwide. He has won 213 prizes in international competitions. He has an important and special place in the ex-libris world. To date, he has designed 986 ex-libris, mostly silkscreen and CGD.

Nature is at the center of his artworks. He seeks a balance between technology and nature and therefore uses electronic circuit printing plates. He also specializes in freehand graphics. He prints his works himself with screen printing, a technique in which he is a perfectionist.

For 40 years he worked as a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Ghent University. He has been a guest lecturer at the Frans Masereel Graphics Centre in Belgium, at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, USA and at various universities in China, Turkey, Northern Cyprus and Poland. He was invited to Barcelona, Lisbon, Krakow and Limerick academies for Erasmus. https://martinbaeyens.wixsite.com/portfolio

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Could you tell us a little about yourself? When did you become interested in ex-libris?

I will tell first a story. I made my very first ex libris under pressure of my teacher, Gerard Gaudaen, in the   relief printing technique: an abstract wood engraving. Later when I visited an exchange meeting for the very first time nobody showed any interest in my new approach. It was a very frustrating experience for a young artist. A few years later my first silkscreen ex libris met with the same reaction …and so did my first CGD ex libris. From these experiences it is very clear that the new always frightens the public and that it prefers to stick to traditional techniques. . . Until now I’ve realized more than 986 ex-libris!

What is your artistic approach and sources of inspiration?

All my artistic activities are equally important in my work. Currently, major art integration projects in public buildings are my favorite. Painting, graphics work and creating ex libris are the ones who are as important. I also do not have the preference for some graphics techniques, but it is important that they are up to date. And of course, the use of the computer is inevitable.

During my career I tried out almost all graphic techniques. Screen printing and computer-aided design are for the moment the techniques I use most frequently now. They are representative for our time and provide new opportunities.

Two elements come always back in my work. First, nature as indispensable but also technology is important in our lives. I try to find a harmony between these important elements in our lives. In a modern world, one can’t exist without the other. I symbolize our contemporary world by using painting and printing on original circuit boards and multilayer bases.

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What do you think is the social and cultural significance of the ex-libris?

The ex libris retains its functional purpose as a property right for the owner of the book, but increases its artistic significance as art.

What would you like to say about collecting bookplates?

1. Follow your own way. Collected what you like and not what other collectors tell you what to collect.

2.The artistic value is the only true value of a graphic work. Money not always what’s good. A big name can make sometimes inferior work.

3. Encourage young artists.
4. Let the artist keep his own character.
5. stay up to day

What are the differences between traditional and digital bookplate design?

Nevertheless, each design process is always the same in traditional or even contemporary techniques. It proves that new ways can always be discovered and that not all possibilities have been explored. It shows young artists that they can find their own place in the world of art, on the condition that they are prepared to search for it.

What do you foresee for bookplate art in the future?

Times change and we cannot compare the current situation with the past. In the evolution of the ex libris, not only the graphic possibilities have been expanded, but also the style has evolved over time. The ex libris, however, retains its function as property rights and still belongs on the first page of the book. In addition, it has now also become a collector’s item for collectors of mini graphics.

EX LIBRIS for M. SONAY GÜRGEN      CGD      96 X 96       2022

What is your experience in art, what do you want to tell?

As a child, I dreamed of teaching in a school of art. A dream that lasted for 40 years. Even now, I am happy to give guest lectures and workshops. A privilege that I could make worldwide in thirty universities. Teaching makes it special because you come in contact, with more different values and in a total other culture. They are very grateful that you want to pass your knowledge and that is of course the essence of education.

Can you tell us about your work and experiences in Turkey?

I have been fortunate to exhibit my work regularly in Turkey. Also, my workshops and lectures at various universities were well attended and successful. But more importantly I have gained a brother in this country. Thank you Birader Hasip Pektas

6th International Ex-libris Competition with Bulgarian artist Onnik Karanfilyan who won the second prize of Selçuk Ecza Deposu

Hasip Pektaş

Onnik Karanfilyan was born in 1963. In 1982 he graduated with honours from the National High School of Arts ‘Tsanko Lavrenov’. In 1988 and 1994 he studied in the workshop of Prof. Stoyan Stoyanov – Techi at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia. He is one of the first artists to combine classical printmaking techniques such as engraving and lithography with computer graphics. His works are exhibited in various museums. He has many awards. He won the third prize at the 1st International Printmaking Biennial held in Turkey in 2008, and Selçuk Ecza Deposu won the second prize at the 6th International Ex-libris Competition in 2025. He lives and works in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Could you tell us a little about yourself? When did you become interested in bookplates? (Tell us about your success in the graphic design competition in Turkey.)

I can say that I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. I started by redrawing pictures from postage stamps, as well as comic book characters, mainly from the French magazine “PIF”. In the first grade I started collecting stamps and coins because they were very beautiful, I was fascinated by how they were created. My grandmother, who graduated from a French college, gave me all kinds of books with illustrations that I tried to redraw. That was when I first encountered graphics that illustrated old books, and I learned about bookplates from my cousin Armand Basmajyan at the National Library when I was a student at the art high school. The first bookplate I created was for my grandfather Onnik Karanfilyan, who graduated from an American college in Konya, Turkey. Since I was a child, I have loved miniatures that are based on ancient coins, as well as old engravings in which the detail is perfect. The first bookplates that I saw in the National Library 43 years ago inspired me to create a similar image. Thus began my love for small graphics and bookplates. Success in a given field, in this case graphics, comes after enormous work, after thousands of drawings over the years, which train not only the hand, but also the mind. Every time I set myself new tasks when I set out to create a given bookplate, graphics, painting. In the case of the competition, the task I set myself was to create a metaphor for the time in which we lived, are living and will live through the human body. Therefore, I tried to make it perfect and to convey my idea through the pose.

Onnik Karanfilian, C3+C5+P7, 9,5×3,8 cm, 2002

What is your artistic approach and sources of inspiration?

My approach is to draw constantly with pencil, charcoal, chalk, ink and all kinds of materials. To make many sketches and drawings of the idea until I find the right sound. My inspiration comes from life itself. I draw what excites me, without thinking whether the audience will like it or not, because when the artist is honest, things work out, even if you draw sad or ugly things.

What do you think is the social and cultural significance of the ex-libris?

The social significance, as well as the cultural one, is enormous for people who love literature, fine arts and strive to get to know the world through the cultural paradigms created by human civilization. The ex-libris is a miniature graphic, but with enormous power, which has a positive connotation and can only enrich the different layers of society, show the positive and negative features of society, inspire and make people think about the different problems that stand before us people to solve. The ex-libris can sound more elegant, like a small graphic, it can also sound more poster-like, with a synthesized idea, it can also sound symbolic as a sign and this is its power, as long as the narrative is for the person who owns it.

What would you like to say about collecting bookplates?

Several prerequisites are necessary for collecting bookplates: First, you must love literature, the eternal themes described in various mythologies, through which a person understands and gets to know himself in the colorful palette of characters and hundreds of incidents, which are actually human stories over time. Everyone finds themselves in a certain character from the stories, on which a bookplate could be created.

Second – you must have a passion for collecting, such as collecting philatelic stamps and coins. The collector collects in order to experience and relive each image, each story in the image. Of course, here comes the question of the quality of the image and the aesthetic side of a given bookplate. There are also collectors who learn on the go what is beautiful and what is not so much, because people do not have the same preparation, what is exquisite and valuable and what is more marginal in execution and is done more by inertia, without heart and soul.

The collector of ex-libris is a person who loves fine arts and especially graphics, which is considered the most intellectual genre among the arts. The first art that arose was precisely graphic drawing thousands of years ago. Quite abstractly and conditionally, we can say that the first ex-libris in the history of human civilization were the drawings in the caves, which told the stories of their creator, of their tribe, etc. Back then, there were no books, the pages were the walls of the caves, on which man wrote his stories, through various symbols, which later turned into letters – the most perfect graphics. For example, the letter A, in the modern Western world, comes from the depiction of an ox’s head (aleph-ox), which was taken from the first revolutionary alphabet – the Phoenician one. And all the other letters were a story about a given subject – betin -house, lamed -goad, etc. Of course, they have evolved in their depiction, reaching perfection among the Latins, in the Roman Empire. But they enter the Western world from Phoenicia, through Ancient Greece, and up to the present day. We can conclude that the collector of bookplates is an intellectual who, through the exchange of bookplates, seeks the eternal answer – what is Beauty. And perhaps we will not be wrong if we say that Beauty is in everything that tells about our humble earthly path.

Onnik Karanfilian, Gravür+Ofset, 74×100 cm, 2007

What are the differences between traditional and digital bookplate design?

As an artist who created the first fully digital work in the history of Bulgarian graphics, I can say that the difference is in the tool with which you create the image. In fine arts, the technical side of the issue appears after a work is evaluated. Digital art is also closely related to photography, which was discovered by artists. Humanity has strived to reach perfection in imitating Nature, and authorial photography, digital imaging give the true artist limitless opportunities for work. So for me, the quality of an image, its authorship and originality are important, and the method of creation is only the technical side of the issue. In both cases, the artist can fail if he is not clear about which is the better tool for his Idea. For beauty, it does not matter how it is created – if it brings delight, excitement and reflection on the given topic, then the work is done well.

What do you foresee for bookplate art in the future?

If we follow the development of different genres in art, we will see that each genre has peaks and valleys. This depends on the development of the world. Aesthetic criteria are determined by the ethical norms in the development of human civilization, in different societies. An example can be given with the hippie movement, etc. to see how social relationships influence the visual arts, in particular the bookplate. If we follow its development from its appearance during the age of knights to the present day, we will see a huge change that is dictated by the development of Civilization. I think that as long as the Book exists, which is increasingly valued by people around the world, the bookplate will exist in parallel with other arts. The magic of the short story, such as the bookplate, will always have a magical and attractive power for that part of the people around the world who are looking for answers to the eternal questions about Life.

What is your experience in art, what do you want to tell?

Art is a path that everyone walks in their own way. It is an individual act of contact with the Creator. I strive to be honest with myself, as well as with the viewer, sharing what excites me. Experience accumulates imperceptibly, without you looking for it on purpose. It is the result of your personal contact of your soul with the white sheet, and when it reaches the heart of a viewer, you have climbed another step towards Him. The traces that remain after you on the white sheet are your experience, your confession and suffering. 18.06.2025 Sofia -Istanbul

Onnik Karanfilian, C3+C5, 13,8×12,4 cm, 2025

https://www.yumpu.com/user/hasipp

The 6th International Ex-libris Competition Jury was composed of the following names: President: Dr Hasip Pektaş, Ex-libris Artist, President of Istanbul Ex-libris Association (Turkey), Members: Prof: Dr. Erkan İbiş, Rector of Istinye University (Turkey), Dr. Şükrü Bozluolcay, Chairman of Bozlu Holding, Collector (Turkey), M. Sonay Gürgen, Chairman of Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Collector (Turkey), Veselin Damyanov-Ves (Bulgaria), Ex-libris Artist.

It was observed that the participation in the competition was high and many master artists took part. 540 artists from 34 countries participated in the competition with 1340 ex-libris. The countries with the highest number of participants were Turkey, Russia, Poland, Republic of China, Bulgaria, Italy, Argentina and others. The selection process took place in several stages. The ex-libris to be included in the exhibition were selected through a pre-selection process. 214 artists’ ex-libris were proposed to be exhibited and included in the catalogue. In the evaluation process, attention was paid to originality, technical and aesthetic competence, and the relationship between painting and writing. After extensive discussions, 56 artists were unanimously awarded 14 Awards, 14 Honourable Mentions and 28 Certificates of Honour.

Award Ceremony and Exhibition Opening; 22 August 2025 will be held during the 2nd International Exlibris Congress. Address: Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, Vadistanbul Sariyer / Istanbul. The competition catalogue will be printed and placed on the website. http://www.aed.org.tr/en/awesome-dialymotion-post-2

Prizes

Istinye University First Prize (1000 USD); Mikhail Verkholantsev (Russia)

Selçuk Ecza Deposu Second Prize (800 USD); Onnik Karanfilian (Bulgaria)

Bozlu Art Project Third Prize (600 USD); Marin Gruev (Bulgaria)

Istanbul Ex-libris Society Young Artist Prize (500 USD); Emre İnan (Turkey)

Medical Park Special Prize (500 USD); Igor Baranov (France)

AveA Health Special Prize (500 USD); Ivo Mosele (Italy)

Liv Hospital Special Prize (500 USD); Christine Deboosere (Belgium)

Glana Cosmetics Special Prize (500 USD); Valerio Mezzetti (Italy)

Tülay-Şükrü Ertürk Special Prize (500 USD); Yu Wang (China)

Ayşe-Noyan Ünal Special Prize (500 USD); Martin R. Baeyens (Belgium)

Ayfer-Zeki Tutkan Special Prize (500 USD); Gennady Vial (Belarus)

Özden Pektaş Turgut Special Prize (500 USD); Elzbieta Radzikowska (Poland)

Gülcan-Salih Apaydın Special Prize (500 USD); Yulia Protsyshyn (Ukraine)

Hatice-Hasip Pektaş Special Prize (500 USD); Julieta V. Warman (Argentina)
Can Pektaş Special Award to Konstantin Kalynovych (Ukraine)

Honorable Mentions

Anna Trojanowska (Poland)

Jichao Zhao (China)

Katarzyna Handzlik (Poland)

Ksenia Avramova (Russia)

Lukasz Cywicki (Poland)

Marek Grzyb (Poland)

Mariusz A. Danski (Poland)

Natallia Murauyova (Belarus)

Refiye Endez Mengü (Turkey)

Svetlana Ryabova (Russia)

Tezcan Bahar (Turkey)

Todor Ovcharov (Bulgaria)

Wu Ruiduo (China)

Yaroslav Makarov (Russia)

Honorary Certificates

Anna Tikhonova Yordanov (Belarus/Bulgaria)

Baiwen Lu (China)

Esteban Grimi (Argentina)

Havasi Tamas (Hungary)

Hristo Kerin (Bulgaria)

Hristo Naidenov (Bulgaria)

Jinwei Tian (China)

Jiri Brazda (Czech Rep.)

Krzysztof Marek Bak (Poland)

Leonid Kuris (Israel)

Leonid Stroganov (Russia)

Li Deng (China)

Ling Hsiang Chang (Taiwan)

Luigi Casalino (Italy)

Marcela Miranda (Italy)

Maria Maddelena Tuccelli (Italy)

Marziya Zhaksygarina (Kazakhstan)

Mauricio Schvarzman (Argentina)

Maya Tcholakova (Bulgaria)

Michele Stragliati (Italy)

Mykhailo Drimaylo (Ukraine)

Nilgün Köseoğlu (Turkey)

Rakesh Bani (India)

Rumen Nistorov (Bulgaria)

Ryszard Balon (Poland)

Sergey Kirnitskiy (Ukraine)

Şuayyip Yücel (Turkey)

Vladimir Zuev (Russia)

Exhibition and Cataloque

Agnieszka Wierzbicka (Poland)

Ahmet Selçuk Kızılışık (Turkey)

Akimova Katya (Russia)

Alejandra Corrini (Argentina)

Aleksandr Ulybin (Belarus)

Aleksey Danilov (Russia)

Alexander Shabaev (Russia)

Alicja Bekiesz (Poland)

Alicja Kieliszek (Poland)

Alperen Güldü (Turkey)

Anastasiya Mitrokhina (Russia)

Anastasiya Shvedava (Belarus)

Andras Reti (Hungary)

Anna Trojanowska (Poland)

Ayşe Anıl (Turkey)

Ayşen Erte (Turkey)

Aysın Akay (Turkey)

Berna İşbilir Aydın (Turkey)

Bernard Mailer (Germany)

Berrin İlhan (Turkey)

Betül Uras (Turkey)

Buket Peker (Turkey)

Camilla Casalino (Italy)

Canan Bilge (Turkey)

Carla Fusi (Italy)

Davis Yue (Hong Kong)

Deborah Chapman (Canada)

Denis Bulavintsev (Russia)

Diana Kim (Kazakhstan)

Dilara Büyükikiz C. (Turkey)

Dilara Oktar Gürses (Turkey)

Dina Leonova (Russia)

Dudu Bayram (Turkey)

Ece Çolak (Turkey)

Ecem Maçıkan (Turkey)

Ela Nur Pelen (Turkey)

Emily Hung (China)

Erkin Keskin (Turkey)

Ertan Aktaş (Turkey)

Fatma Şaşmaz (Turkey)

Filiz Pür (Turkey

Galina Pavlova (Bulgaria)

Galina Yutkina (Russia)

Gennady Pugachevsky (Ukraine)

Gianna Alexopoulou (Greece)

Güler Yıldız Gürüz (Turkey)

Hai Cheng Wang (China)

Hakan Arslan (Turkey)

Haowen Zheng (China)

Harry Jürgens (Germany)

Hüseyin Obruklu (Turkey)

Igor Cvacho (Slovakia)

İrem Akbaharer Arslan (Sweden)

Irina K. Zhumabekova (Russia)

Iryna Koliadina (Ukraine)

Iscsu Istvan Molnar (Hungary)

İsmail Aslan (Turkey)

Iurii Aleksandrov (Slovakia)

Ivana Vidic (Serbia)

Jen-Yu Yang (Taiwan)

Jichao Zhao (China)

Jinwei Tian (China)

Jiri Brazda (Czech Rep.)

Julia Soloveva (Russia)

K.Özlem Alp (Turkey)

Kana Veradacha (Thailand)

Karina K. Janiszeliska (Poland)

Kazimierz Babkiewicz (Poland)

Kun Wang (China)

Lenka Lesnovska (Czech Rep.)

Liudmila Prokhorova (Russia)

Lu Wei (China)

Malou Oi Yee Hung (Hong Kong)

Maria E. Skorys (Poland)

Mehlika Korol (Turkey)

Mehmet Demiralp (Turkey)

Mei Yee Clara Hung (Hong Kong)

Melihat Tüzün (Turkey)

Melike Fatsa (Turkey)

Milada Wieckowska (Poland)

Mingfang He (China)

Monika Dzivba (Poland)

Mualla Gürle (Turkey)

Murat Ertürk (Turkey)

Nanhao Wang (Italy)

Nanni Moretti (Italy)

Nazan Sönmez (Turkey)

Nazmiye B. Belen (Turkey)

Neriman Pilavoğlu (Turkey)

Nesligül Hasdemir (Turkey)

Nina Kazimova (Russia)

Nurten Erdoğan (Turkey)

Oleg Dergachov (France)

Olga Samosujk (Russia)

Olga Tereshchenko (Belarus)

Ovidiu Petca (Romania)

Pavel Pich (Czech Rep.)

Pavel Puchugin (Russia)

Pawel Delekta (Poland)

Perla Margulies (Argentina)

Piotr Gojowy (Poland)

Quan Gao (China)

Quan You Zhau (China)

Rado Galaganov (Bulgaria)

Rajmund Aszkowski (Poland)

Remo Giatti (Italy)

Rumen Nistorov (Bulgaria)

Ryszard Balon (Poland)

Salih Apaydın (Turkey)

Salih Geçimli (Turkey)

Sandra La Porta (Argentina)

Sandro Chinellato (Italy)

Sasha Korotaeva (Russia)

Sergey Garezin (Russia)

Sergey Kirnitskiy (Ukraine)

Sergiy Hrapov (Ukraine)

Şevval Varol (Turkey)

Sezin Türk Kaya (Turkey)

Silvana Martignoni (Italy)

Sinem Algan (Turkey)

Snezhina Biserova (Bulgaria)

Sophia Andreeva (Kazakhstan)

Stella Bykova (Russia)

Svetlana Claude (France)

Svetlana Grueva (Russia)

Svetlana Ryabova (Russia)

Svetlana Volosiuk (Belarus)

Tatuana Kryukova (Russia)

Toshifumi Kawaguchi (Japan)

Tvin Zeytounian (Sryia)

Vasiliki Iliakopoulou (Greece)

Vedat Çolak (Turkey)

Victor Guzeniouk (Russia)

Vladimir Lupandin (Russia)

Vladimir Mymrin (Russia)

Vladimir Savel Jun (Czech Rep.)

Vladimir Vereschagen (Russia)

Vladislav Kvartalnyi (Belarus)

Wangang Tie (China)

Wieslawa Kurdek (Poland)

Xiabing Wang (China)

Xiang Zhang (China)

Xisheng Liu (China)

Xu Hongqiang (China)

Yang Wang (China)

Yaroslav Gurev (Russia)

Yeşim Önde (Turkey)

Yin Wan Chan (Hong Kong)

Yong Mei Ye (China)

Yurduşen Konanç (Turkey)

Yuri Novoselov (Russia)

Yury Molibozhenko (Russia)

Yusuf Keş (Turkey)

Zegrean Sergiu (Romania)

Zhang Sen (China)

Zhi Xin Ye (China)

Zhou Ying (China)

Zuzanna Radzikowska (Poland)

* Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektaş, President of IED, opened ‘Ex-libris Workshops’ open to students, academic and administrative staff at Istinye University.

* Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektaş, President of IED, gave a seminar and workshop on Ex-libris at Fatih Municipality Kadırga Art Gallery on 16 November 2024.

* IED Board Member Ayşen Erte gave an interview in Ünsu Saraçoğlu’s programme The Evolution of Art. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxwj4Myg1HQ can be watched.

* Nurten Erdoğan received the Silver Award at the 13th International Ex-libris Competition in Hungary. In the same competition, Neriman Pilavoğlu, Canan Bilge, Meral Özdemir received Honourable Mention, Betül Uras, Tülay Öktem, Ayşegül Kıranoğlu, Ayterim Uzundurukan, Ayşen Erte, Yeşim Önde received exhibition awards. We sincerely congratulate them and wish them success.

* In cooperation with İstinye University, Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Bozlu Art Project and Istanbul Ex-libris Association on 20-24 August 2025
We are organising the 2nd International Ex-libris Congress. We are organising the 6th International Ex-libris Competition. Here is brochure
Ex-libris Istanbul_25_EN

* 11 May 2024, we held an ex-libris workshop with our children in cooperation with @iyilikicinsanat association in our museum. Can also participated. I also showed them linoleum printing. Both the children and their mothers left happy.

2023

* 100 Ex-libris Exhibition in the 100th Year was featured in Oksijen Newspaper. https://gazeteoksijen.com/sanat/100-ekslibris-istinye-universitesinde-sergileniyor-194016?mibextid=S66gvF&fbclid=IwAR3qoZbvWys-3nLpgpMtYK6fEjfXFX5cKYU8SG-hoC7VdgaW2eM3uQh7M5I

* 100 Ex-libris Exhibition in the 100th Year was featured in Milliyet Newspaper. https://www.milliyet.com.tr/kultur-sanat/kitabin-kartviziti-ekslibris-7031363?fbclid=IwAR2IvB–b5dCA5SsTih16kGZyER9O2FBBq1lODdJaI-ZgaUCMTa0QLDeVps

* Ex-libris Exhibition of our member Berna İşbilir Aydın was opened in İzmir Narlıdere Atatürk Cultural Centre.

* Within the scope of the 100th anniversary of the founding of our Republic, “100 Ex-libris Exhibition in the 100th Year” will be opened at Istinye University Vadi Campus on Friday, 27 October 2023 at 15:30. The exhibition is a selection of original works by internationally master artists from the collection of the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum. The exhibition will be open until 12 November.

We believe that this exhibition, curated by Hasip Pektaş, faculty member of the Faculty of Communication and director of the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, will contribute to the recognition and dissemination of ex-libris and increase interest in books and art. This exhibition is an event of respect and gratitude to Atatürk and the Republic he founded, who showed the value he attached to art and artists by saying “A nation without art means that one of its life veins has been severed”.

* Our member Sinem Algan talked about Exlibris in Samsun Eflatun Book & Cafe. It is seen that she also talked about our museum. We congratulate and thank her. Unfortunately, two of these museums (Frederikshavn in Denmark and Sint-Niklaas in Belgium) were closed. Municipalities withdrew their support. I hope our museum will survive.

* Our member Tülay Öktem opened an Ex-libris and Engraving Exhibition at the Kalkan Culture House on 24.10.2023. We congratulate her.

* Our member, ex-libris and printmaking artist Ayşen Erte’s documentary was published within the scope of “Artist Women Documentaries” prepared by Erol Çelik. Congratulations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAqz5JyvfL0

* Our members Alperen Güldü, Ayşen Erte, Canan Bilge, Erhun Şengül, İsmail aslan, Oya Pekmener, Yurduşen Konanç took part in the 5th International Ex-libris Competition organised by Largo Art Gallery in Varna, Bulgaria. Congratulations

* Our honoured member Martin R. Baeyens received a special award in the CGD category, our member Yeşim Önde received an award in the free category, Fedail Yılmaz and Nurten Erdoğan received exhibitions in the 2023 International Ex-libris Competition in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Congratulations.

Martin R. Baeyens

* Our member Ertan Aktaş received the “Second Prize” and our member Erhun Şengül and honourary member Martin R. Baeyens received the “Diploma of Honour” at the Trakai International Ex-libris Competition in Lithuania. We congratulate them.

Ertan Aktaş                                                     Erhun Şengül

2022

* Link for the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum documentary within the scope of “Museum Stories” shot by director Erol Çelik:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJWQAUpk81E

* Two trips were organized to the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum in November 19-20, 2022 under the guidance of Hasip Pektaş.

* Our Member Fatih Aksular won first prize at the 13 rd International Ex-libris Competitıon Gliwice-Cieszyn 2022. Congratulates.

* At the 5th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition of Istinye University, Selcuk Ecza Deposu and Istanbul Ex-libris Society, Our Members Ayşen Erte, Erkin Keskin, Sinem Algan, won Honorable Mention, Ahmet Selçuk Kızılışık, won Certificate of Honor, Ayben Kaynar Tanır, Ayşe Anıl, Ayşegül Kıranoğlu, Berna İşbilir Aydın, Canan Bilge, Durmuş Bahar, Ercan Tuna, Erhun Şengül, Esra G. Güvenç, Fatih Aksular, Hakan Arslan, İsmail Aslan, Kader Sürmeli, Rhyme Özlem Alp, Nazan Sönmez, Nesligül Hasdemir, Nilgün Köseoğlu, Nurten Erdoğan, Salih Geçimli , Semiha Binzet, Sezin Türk Kaya, Vedat Çolak, Yeşim Önde, Yurduşen Konanç, Yusuf Keş, Zeliha Kayahan, Zülfikar Sayın, won exhibition. Congratulations.

* Rector of Istinye University Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, Chairman of the Board of Selçuk Ecza Deposu M. Sunay Gürgen, President of Istanbul Ex-libris Society Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektaş, request the honour of your presence at the exhibition opening of the 5^th International Ex-libris Competition.

Opening and Award Ceremony: November 15, 2022, Tuesday, 03:30 PM
Istinye University, Ayazağa Mah. Azerbaycan Cad. Vadistanbul 4A Blok, 34396 Sarıyer / Istanbul
The exhibition can be visited on November 15 – December 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

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* Our member Şükrü Ertürk opened an Engraving Exhibition(Taille/Douce) at the Ankara Cumhuriyet Cultural Center on 11 November 2022 by the Cumhuriyet Foundation. Congratulations and we wish you success.

* The works of our members Nurgül Arıkan, Martin R. Baeyens, Tezcan Bahar and Hasip Pektaş were exhibited in the “trends, aesthetics, technologies” ex-libris exhibition opened at the Katowice Silesia Museum, Poland. Congratulations and we wish you success.

* Our member Nurgül Arıkan won the 3rd Prize at the 39th FISAE Congress Ex-libris Competition Exhibition held in San Francisco, USA. The works of our honorary member Martin R. Baeyens and our members Ayşegül Kıranoğlu, Ayşen Erte, CananBilge, Nazan Sönmez, Nesligül Eröz Hasdemir, Nurten Erdoğan, Meral Özdemir, Yeşim Önde were exhibited. Congratulations and we wish you success.

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* In the ex-libris competition themed “Emir Kusturica” organized by the Serbian Vojvodina Ex-libris Association, our members Hasip Pektaş received the Herzegovina Museum Award, Necip Erol Olcay received the Novi Sad Cultural Center Award and Nurten Erdogan received the Vojvodina Archive Award. Congratulations and we wish you success.

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* Our member Sinem Algan opened an ex-libris exhibition at Samsun Yeşilyurt AVM on August 20-23. Congratulations and we wish you success.

* Director Erol Çelik prepared the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum documentary as part of the Museum Stories series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJWQAUpk81E

* Two trips were organized to the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum in May and June under the guidance of Hasip Pektaş. Particularly, the interest of İstinye University students was high.

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* Edirne Hasan Rıza Fine Arts High School student Devrim Ali won the Istanbul Ex-libris Association special award in the 2nd Inter-High School Ex-libris Competition organized by Ordu Penpe-İzzet Şahin Fine Arts High School. 223 ex-libris participated in the competition, 6 of them were awarded and 37 of them were exhibited.

* Our member Nurgül Arikan has opened solo ex-libris exhibition in KazakhistanZhubanov University on March 1, 2022. Marziya Zhaksygarna has organized this exhibition. We congratulates them.

2021

* Our honorary member Martin Baeyens received the Professional Jury First Prize at the Serbian Subotica International Ex-libris Competition on “Separation”. Congratulations, we wish you success. IED.

* The 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Istanbul Ex-libris Association was held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 13.00. The new Management and Supervisory Boards have been determined as follows. Board of Directors Main: Hasip PEKTAŞ (President), Ayşen ERTE (Vice President), Hatice ÖZ PEKTAŞ (Treasurer), Ozan UYANIK (Clerk), Osman DİNÇ (Member). Substitutes of the Board of Directors: M. Emir FIDAN, Canan BİLGE, Erkin KESKİN, Münevver CİLLOV, Bedia Meral ÖZDEMİR. Supervisory Board Original: Nazan SÖNMEZ (Chairman), Noyan ÜNAL, Betül URAS. Supervisory Board Substitute: Nurten ERDOĞAN, Yeşim ÖNDE, İhsan ÇANAKÇI

* In Konya Necmettin Erbakan University International “Dervish” Yunus Emre Ex-libris Competition, our honor member Martin R. Baeyens received the first prize, our members Ercan Tuna Istanbul Ex-libris Association special award, Nurten Erdoğan honorable mention, Canan Bilge and Ayşen Erte honor certificate. We congratulate our friends wholeheartedly and wish them continued success. IED.

* Our member Zülfikar Sayın opened the “Book Titles” Ex-libris Exhibition at Ankara Detay Art Gallery on December 15, 2021. We sincerely congratulate our artist and wish him continued success. IED.

* 5th International Ex-libris Competition – Istanbul 2022

Istanbul Ex-libris Society, İstinye University and Selçuk Ecza Deposu organized an international ex-libris competition open to artists and designers of all countries in order to bring together and evaluate aesthetic and original ex-libris works, to encourage their artists, to promote and popularize the art of ex-libris.

* Our member Erhun Şengül won the “Grand Prix” grand prize at the 17th International Ex-libris Competition organized by the Lyuben Karavelov Regional Library in Ruse, Bulgaria. We are proud of our country. We congratulate our artist wholeheartedly and wish him continued success. Istanbul Ex-libris Society.

* Our members Canan Bilge, Ayşen Erte, Yeşim Önde, Ayşe Anıl, Meral Özdemir, Gülden Günaydın, Nurgül Arıkan, Ayşe Gül Kıranoğlu, Neriman Pilavoğlu, Betül Uras, Şadan Tülay Öktem, Bedia Meral Özdemir, Nurten Erdoğan’s work Serbia Subotica MKC Nepker He took part in the 5th International Ex-libris Exhibition, which was opened on November 19, 2021 at the Circular Gallery.

* 4th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition on “Pharmacy, Medicine and Human Health” hosted by Istinye University, Faculty of Communication and organized by Istanbul Ex-libris Association and Selcuk Ecza Deposu, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 15:00 at İstinye University Opened at Vadi Campus Art Gallery. The exhibition can be seen until 17 December.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave an interview titled “Deed of the Book: Ex-libris” within the scope of Istinye University, Faculty of Communication, Visual Communication Department Design Talks on 11.11.2021.

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* Aziz Sancar EX-LIBRIS STORY
By Şükrü Ertürk

When the Aziz Sancar Nobel Prize commemorative stamp, published by the PTT in December 2015, was shared on Facebook, many comments were made.  With the interesting interpretation of Yusuf Keş, “The best portrait painter in engraving Şükrü Ertürk, a job fell on our teacher, a beautiful engraving will make a stamp for a lifetime”, the perception that a new stamp will be issued must have been created.  Unfortunately, this proposal could not be met, could not be realized.  Unfortunately, we have not had a printing house that can print taille-douce engraving stamps in Turkey until now, and I had not received a request for a new stamp from the PTT.

In this case, I decided to make Ex-libris in the name of Aziz Sancar.  I asked for help from Orhan Bursalı, a close friend of Aziz Sancar, writer for Cumhuriyet Newspaper, who wrote the book about the story of Aziz Sancar and Nobel, and attended the award ceremony regarding the visuals I would use.  I was very happy when I sent Orhan Bursalı Aziz Sancar with the message that included my idea of ​​making an ex-libris, expressing my visual need, and my ex-libris attached.  I received a message from America, with the images attached, with thanks.  I started exlibris.

In the book Aziz Sancar and the Road to Nobel, his life story that started in Mardin and continued in Istanbul and later in the USA, his family, his student years, his research at the university, the difficulties he faced, his successes, his struggle against his rivals, his patience in scientific research it was very impressive.

He was expressing his patriotism with the sentence “I am the Artifact of the Republic of Turkey, I am loyal to Atatürk and the principles of the Republic”, and proved his patriotism by donating the Nobel’s gold medal to the Anıtkabir museum.  He was proving his commitment to Anatolian culture by naming his award-winning article “Yunus Emre Epic”.  He showed his consistent, scientistic attitude towards the Central Bank, demanding that the wrongly drawn DNA helix on the reverse of the 5 TL banknote be corrected.

I thought in many ways how to visualize this amazing success story, strong personality.  I looked at the videos explaining it, the visuals of DNA repair.  I found the majestic portrait I needed online.  In the photo, it was as if his left eyelid had drooped due to the ailment.  In other photos, the eyes looked healthy.  I straightened my eyelid and directed my gaze towards the viewer.

I gave priority to portraits in my designs, placing Seljuk starry motifs in the background, as I was of the opinion that portraits would provide the best personal belonging in ex-libris.  Aziz Sancar’s portrait, when the hexagonal helices in the DNA repair model overlapped with the six-armed Seljuk starling, the two main images of the design became clear.  The electron microscope he used in his research and experiments at nanoscale and the light collider called synchotron, and Yunus Emre’s lines “Step by step forward / Into five realms / Eighteen thousand hijabs / I passed in a mountain”, which coincided with his journey on the DNA mountain, were other visuals.

I mixed all this in my mind.  In the sketches I made in pencil and later in the computer environment, the vertical axis symmetrical design dominated.  The portrait on the main axis continued with the negative lines with a six-star star on the right side, I put the portraits of his parents in the hexagons.  The starlings moved to the left of the portrait, turning into a mountain of DNA as it descended.  The negative striation helix emerging from it merged into the DNA repair pattern.  I placed the mini portraits of Aziz Sancar in two circles on the DNA mountain in this section.  Below I placed a network of brain cells around the circular DNA repair model.  On the right side, under the shoulder, the six-point star continued with positive lines around the Nobel medal.  I placed Ayyıldız on the middle axis, Yunus Emre’s first stanza on the road below, and the light collider in elliptical appearance on top of that.  A single line ex-libris Aziz Sancar writing at the bottom, my ŞE logo at the bottom.

I sent this design to Aziz Sancar to get his opinions and thoughts.  He expressed his appreciation and thanks.  When I suggested adding Atatürk’s signature, I got the answer that would be great.  The first stage has been finalized.

After the copper mold was prepared for engraving, each unit in the design was individually transferred and engraved.  Linear perspective was applied so that the portrait could be in the foreground.  The lines, letter lengths, line thicknesses and depths of the poem were processed with a certain transition.  The relationship between lines and tonal values ​​was checked with proof prints made with one color.  At the end of the engraving process, color proof prints were started.  It was taken into account that the colors and tonal values ​​were compatible with the story.  Eight different inks were rubbed into their parts from dark to light and cleaned with small plastic spatulas. The specially coated paper of Hahne Mühle was printed with the meticulousness of banknotes.  All these transactions took place over a period of 18 months.

The first rehearsal edition of this ex-libris, which is a gift from my heart to Aziz Sancar, the work of Atatürk’s Turkey, in return for his achievements, coincided with Atatürk’s commemoration day on November 10, I shared it on Facebook.  Then I made 10 original prints and sent them to America.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş received a “Special Award / Diploma” in the Lithuanian Trakai 700-International Ex-libris Competition.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş’s interview with Savaş Kalafat on “Ex-libris, Education, Museum” in Business Turk Channel Magazine took place. August 2021, Issue: 6

* IED President Hasip Pektaş had an interview with Savaş Kalafat on “Ex-libris, Education, Museum” on Business Türk Channel TV. August 2021.

* A room titled “EXLIBRIS / EX-LIBRIS” has been opened in ClubHose, the new social media platform. Informative posts about ex-libris were made. The last post title was “Ex-libris, Design, Book, Collection and Museum”.

* Ex-libris of our members who show interest and send their works are shared on our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/5881049786. Posts will be shared as they arrive.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş presented a statement titled “Ex-libris as a Communication Object” as the Guest of Honor at the International Communication and Art Symposium on September 4, 2021.

* Konya Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, organized the International Ex-libris Competition themed “Dervish” Yunus Emre. The Istanbul Ex-libris Association will also give a special award in the competition, whose deadline is October 30, 2021.

* Klaus Rödel, Director of the Danish Frederikshavn Ex-libris Museum, regularly gives news and shares about the world of ex-libris with the title of “FISAE Newsletter”. We regret that the president and secretary of FISAE has not been able to activate the website until today, and we thank Klaus Rödel for his devoted effort. “FISAE Newsletters” are regularly shared on https://www.facebook.com/groups/5881049786.

* Our member Erkin Keskin opened an Ex-libris Exhibition at the Danish Frederikshavn Ex-libris Museum between 28.08-16.10.2021. https://frederikshavnkunstmuseum.dk/udstilling/erkin-keskin

* Our members Ayşe Anıl, Nurten Erdoğan, Bedia Meral Özdemir took part in the 4th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition organized by Largo Art Gallery in Varna, Bulgaria.

* A Zoom panel titled “Ex-libris Research” was held with the participation of Gökhan Okur, Salih Denli, Sezin Türk Kaya and İsmail Aslan, moderated by IED President Hasip Pektaş. 18.04.2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIpNBRNAJMM&t=3078s

* IED President Hasip Pektaş had an Instagram interview with Hülya Küpçüoğlu on the subject of “Deed of the Book: Ex-libris”. 19.04.2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af_j6a7PitI

* Personal exlibris exhibitions of IED members Alperen Güldü, Tezcan Bahar, Erkin Keskin, Ercan Tuna, Mehmet Aslan, Nurgül Arıkan, Salih Denli, Hatice Öz Pektaş and Hasip Pektaş were exhibited at X-HALL VIRTUAL ART GALLERY. http://x-hall.gen.tr/TR,2135/ekslibris12.html

* IED President Hasip Pektaş held an “Ex-libris” seminar and workshop for Ümraniya Emrullah Turanlı Primary School students. He had 100 students in the 8-12 age group make ex-libris. 11.03.2021

* Our members Vedat Çolak, Burçin Demir, Ayşen Erte, Serpil Güvendi Kaptan, Musa Köksal, Hasip Pektaş, Hatice Öz Pektaş and Sezin Türk Kaya participated in the “100 Artists, 100 Ex-libris Exhibition on the 100th Anniversary of the National Anthem”. Küçükçekmece Municipality, Cennet Culture and Art Center, Istanbul, 12.03-04.2021.

*IED Board Member Ayşen Erte asked Memory Kadıköy group “What is Ex-libris?” He gave a seminar titled 07.03.2021

* IED President Hasip Pektaş, Prof. “From the World of Ex-libris” with Martin R. Baeyens. Zoom interview titled. 07.03.2021

* IED President Hasip Pektaş had an Instagram conversation with Neslihan Kılıç on “The Deed of the Book: Ex-libris”. 14.01.2021

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a seminar to Dynamic Employees on “The Title Deed of the Book: Ex-libris”. 13.01.2021

2020

* IED President Hasip Pektaş, Instagram Conversation with Serli Seta Nişanyan on “The Deed of the Book: Ex-libris”. 23.12.2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJ0L5ABzWv/

* IED President Hasip Pektaş had a youtube conversation with Mehmet Saim Bilge on “The Deed of the Book: Exlibris” on Başkent Postası TV. 26.12.2020. To watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96XVIv_O4Zc&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1rjnOTZu8jFf-zU3OPL25jqgVl1BsaH2S5HHMi3WwCdqmhjPWIWPR74Tk

* Our member Burçin Demir received an award in the 2020 6th International Student Ex-libris Competition organized by the Ukraine Kherson National Technical University in memory of Felix Kider.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a seminar titled “Deed of the Book: Ex-libris” at Taşocağı L:. 18.11.2020

* IED President Hasip Pektaş had an online conversation on the book Ex-libris, Association, Studies, Ex-libris, moderated by Architect Mehmet Berksan, at Arkitera Architecture on September 29, 2020. It can be viewed at this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xDBW2H8PrA&feature=youtu.be

* Our member Nurgül Arıkan received the first prize in the 2020 Finland Ex-libris Competition. Ayşen Erte, Member of the Board of Directors of IED, received a certificate of honor.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş talked about “The Deed of the Book: Ex-libris” on Üsküdar University TV, Beyond the Lines, on January 3, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2g9AEnjpsQ

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a talk on “Ex-libris” on TRT ArabiTV, Masaic Program on January 8, 2020.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş, IED Board Member Ayşen Erte, our members Şükrü Ertürk and Tezcan Bahar, Ordu Penpe İzzet Şahin Fine Arts High School

They became members of the Jury in the 2nd National Ex-libris Competition between Fine Arts High Schools. April 5, 2020, Army.
* The number of MSc-PhD theses written on “Ex-libris” has reached 19. It is very gratifying. It will come back. http://www.aed.org.tr/tr/tezler/

2019

* IED President Hasip Pektaş, Üsküdar University. He gave a seminar titled “Ex-libris” at the Faculty of Communication. 23.12.2019

* Our member Dr. Ayben Kaynar Tanır held an ex-libris workshop with two separate groups at Ankara Erimtan Archeology and Art Museum. The participants of the workshop, which took place on June 22, 2019 (13 people) and October 12, 2019 (18 people), are ex-libris enthusiasts and love to read, doctors, city planners, retired soldiers, TurkStat experts, interior architects, chemists, teachers, psychologists and museum educators. made up of professional groups. They made ex-libris for their own books with the linoleum (X3) printing technique.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş on TELE1 TV Doğru Career Program on August 9, 2019. He gave an interview on “Professions and Ex-libris”.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş talked about “Ex-libris” and held a workshop in 7 different Secondary Schools within the scope of Fethiye Art Festival on May 6-10, 2019.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a talk on “Ex-libris and Ex-libris Museum” at WOMANTV Long Live Art Program on June 11, 2019.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a talk on “Ex-libris” on 24 April 2019 at TRT2 Hayat Art Program.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a seminar on “Ex-libris” and held a workshop at Istanbul Neslin Changing Voice Schools on April 8, 2019.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a seminar and held a workshop on “The Sign of Ownership of Books: Ex-libris” at Istanbul Aydın University on February 14, 2019.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave a seminar on “What is Ex-libris” at Nişantaşı University on 13 February 2019.

* Our member Şükrü Ertürk opened a Personal Ex-libris Exhibition at Bursa Merinos Atatürk Congress and Culture Center on 14 June 2019.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş and our Members Şükrü Ertürk, Sezin Türk Kaya, Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation International Ex-libris Competition became members of the Jury. April 5, 2018, Bursa.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş, Eastern Mediterranean University. and Polish University of Silesia. Became a Jury Member in the International Ex-libris Competition, 01.11.2019, TRNC

* IED President Hasip Pektaş opened a Digital Ex-libris Exhibition. Communication Fac. Art Gallery Uskudar-Istanbul. 2-12 May 2019

* Under the chairmanship of IED Board Member Ayşen Erte, in cooperation with Cem Aggelos Üstüner (Pinelo Art Gallery), a Printmaking and Ex-libris Exhibition will be opened at the “Design Festa Gallery” in Tokyo, Japan, between 01-03 March 2019. The exhibition jury includes Ayşen Erte, Hasip Pektaş, Hatice Öz Pektaş, Melihat Tüzün and Şükrü Ertürk.

2018

* IED President Hasip Pektaş opened a personal “Ex-libris Exhibition” at Kadıköy Gallery Mod Art Gallery. He did a workshop.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş opened a personal “Exlibris Exhibition” at Ankara Detay Art Gallery. He did a workshop.

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay took part in the 4th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition of the Istanbul Ex-libris Association.

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay took part in the Greek Chios (Kios) Art Festival Paper Works (Exlibris) Exhibition.

*A large group of our members and their relatives attended the 37th FISAE International Ex-libris Congress held in Prague, Czech Republic on 28 August-2 September 2018. Participants: Fatma AKBAŞOĞLU, Ayfer AKBAŞOĞLU, Ayse ANIL, Nurgül ARIKAN, Canan BİLGE, İlhan BİLGE, Semiha BİNZET, Nurten ERDOĞAN, Ayşen ERTE, Sirri Doğu ERTE, Gülden GÜNAYDIN, Ayşegül KIRANOĞLU, Ahmet Selçuk KIZILIŞIKTEM, TIZILISIKTEM PEKTAŞ, Hatice ÖZ PEKTAŞ, Meral ÖZDEMİR, Neriman PILAVOĞLU, Nazan SÖNMEZ, Ayfer TOMBUL, Betül URAS

* The FISAE membership application of the Istanbul Ex-libris Academy Association was accepted at the delegate meeting at the 37th FISAE International Ex-libris Congress in Prague. 1 September 2018.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş joined the jury of the 9th International Ex-libris and Miniprint Competition on “Baltic Sea Animals” in Gdansk, Poland, 09 July 2018.

* IED and Selcuk Pharmaceutical Warehouse 4th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition opened, Istanbul, 23 June 2018. Selcuk Ecza Warehouse, Altunizade Mah. Kusbakisi Cad. No: 37, Nakkaştepe – Istanbul.

* 2nd National Ex-libris Congress IED Members Exhibition opened, Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Istanbul, 23 June 2018

* Within the scope of the 2nd National Ex-libris Congress, the “Ex-libris” Panel was held, moderated by Melihat Tuzun, in which Hatice Öz Pektaş, İnanç Ilisulu and Zeliha Kayahan made presentations, 23 June 2018.

* The 2nd National Ex-libris Congress was held at Selcuk Pharmaceutical Warehouse. Abdulkerim Bozan, Ahmet Selçuk Kızılışık, Ayşe Anıl, Ayşe Gül Kıranoğlu, Ayşen Erte, Betül Uras, Canan Bilge, Çiğdem Şenyürek, Durmus Murat Bahar, Emel Uzuner, Güler Yıldız, Hasip Pektaş, Hatice Öz Pektaş, İnanç İlisulu, Kerim Dündar attended the national congress. , Melihat Tüzün, Meral Özdemir, M. Emir Fidan, Nazan Sönmez, Necip Erol Olcay, Neriman Pilavoğlu, Nese Akgündüz, Nurten Erdoğan, Osman Dinç, Ozan Uyanık, Öznur Işir Yarkataş, Serhat Aladağ, Şükrü Ertürk, Tülay Öktem, Vedat Çolak, Zeliha Kayahan attended. Istanbul, 23 June 2018.

* The 4th International Ex-libris Competition was organized with the support of Ahmet and Nezahat Keleşoğlu Foundation, Keskin Color, Ventus Travel, Ermenek Municipality, Şükrü Ertürk, Dinçer Pilgir and Ayşen Erte in cooperation with IED and Selçuk Pharmaceutical Warehouse. 393 artists from 24 countries participated in the competition with 746 works. The jury of the competition where the works of 238 artists were exhibited, Martin R. Baeyens, Ex-libris Artist, Retired Faculty Member, Belgium, Ayşen Erte, Ex-libris Artist, Turkey, Şükrü Ertürk, Ex-libris Artist, Banknote Designer, Turkey, Sonay Gürgen, Selçuk Ecza Deposu A. Ş. Chairman of the Board, Turkey, Hasip Pektaş, Ex-libris Artist, Faculty Member, Turkey was formed. Awards given: First Prize (Ahmet Keleşoğlu); Mauricio Schwarzman, Argentina. Second Prize (Selçuk Pharmaceutical Warehouse); Maya Tcholakova, Bulgaria. Third Prize (Istanbul Ex-libris Association); Nazan Sönmez, Turkey, Special Award (Ermenek Municipality); Snezana Kezele, Serbia, Special Award (Sıtkı M. Erinç / Şükrü Ertürk); Vedat Colak, Turkey. Special Award (Mürşide İçmeli / Dinçer Pilgir); Ozan Uyanık, Turkey. Special Award (engraving Painting Atelier / Ayşen Erte); Alperen Smiled, Turkey.
Honorable Mentions: Zdenek Bugan, Slovakia, Ceyda Güler, Turkey, Adem Yücel, Turkey
Certificate of Honor recipients: Sergiy Hrapov, Ukraine, Marin Gruev, Bulgaria, Ovidiu Petca, Romania, Christine Deboosere, Belgium, Ivan Rusachek, Belarus, Hristo Kerin, Bulgaria, Hristo Naidenov, Bulgaria, Silvana Martignoni, Italy, Vladislav Kvartalnyj, Belarus .

2017

* At the ARTIST 2017 Istanbul Art Fair held at TÜYAP on 4-12 November 2017, the Exhibition of Samples from the Ex-libris Collection of the Istanbul Ex-libris Association was opened in HALL 818B. 86 artists could be accommodated in the 20-meter space allocated. Alexie Bobrusov, Ali Doğan, Alperen Güldü, Anatolia Kalaschnikow, Arkady Pugachevsky, Ayşen Erte, Ayşin Akay, Bogdan Krsic, Canan Güldal, Cem Gül, Christine Deboosere, Diskorides Perez, Dongsheng Zhou, Eduard Georgiev Penkov, Elif Varol Ergenow, Elzbieta Radzikow Erkin Keskin, Eva Farji, Evgeny Bortnikov, Fotini Staphanidi, Frank Ivo van Damme, Gerard Gauaden, Gennady Pugachevsky, Handan Tepe, Hande Özgeldi, Hasip Pektaş, Hatice Öz, Heudwing Pauwels, İlknur Dedeoğlu, İrem Çamlıca, Irina Kazaeva, Ivan Miladinovic, Jiri Brazda, Julian Dimitrov Jordanov, Juri Orlov, Karol Felix, Katarina Vavrova, Katsunori Hamanishi, Konstantin Kalynovych, Krzysztof Marek Bak, Lembit Löhmus, Lukasz Cywicki, Lütfiye Bahar, Marcin Bialas, Marcos Babtiska Varela, Martin Manj Gruev, Baeyens, Mauricio Schvarzman, Mikhail Verkholantsev, Miroslav Houra, H. Müjde Ayan, Mürşide İçmeli, Nazan Tekbaş Tanyu, Nurgül Arıkan, Nurhan Adıgüzel, Oleg Denisenko, Olga Keleynikova, Onur Aşkın, Osman Din ç, Ozan Uyanık, Özden Pektaş Turgut, Özlem Alp, Roman Sustov, Ruslan Vigovsky, Semanur Ayyıldız, Sergey Hrapov, Serpil Güvendi Kaptan, Shigeki Tomura, Sophia Vael, Şükrü Ertürk, Takeshi Katori, Tezcan Bahar, Valentinas Ajauskas, Vedat Çolak, Veselin Damyanos-Ves, Vincenzo Gatti, Vladimir Suchanek, Vladimir Zuev, Wim Zwiers, Wojciech Luczac, Xiaozhuang Dong, Yunus Güneş, Yuri Borovitsky, Yuri Nozdrin, Yuri Borovitsky

* Istanbul Ex-libris Museum was founded in 2008 by Prof. Dr. It came to life with the opportunity of Süleyman Saim Tekcan at IMOGA. It was removed from IMOGA in 2013. Considering that he can live long at the university, Rector Prof. Dr. With the support of Nafiye Güneç Kıyak, she got a home for the second time in a small place in Işık University Maslak Campus. In 2016, Rector Prof. Dr. It was moved to a larger space, to the library entrance where everyone can see it at all times, with Şirin Tekinay’s words “I want to brag about this museum”. The video of the museum was made, the website was designed. His paper titled “A University Museum: Istanbul Ex-libris Museum” was presented at the “Living Museum” conference in New Delhi. Workshops, television programs, magazine interviews were held. However, on September 23, 2017, 12,775 ex-libris collections, 75 ex-libris books, 250 ex-libris catalogs and ex-libris theses were put in a safe warehouse, with the decision of the association’s executive board that a mutual donation agreement could not be signed and that the collection was not safe. The search for a safe terminal for the collection continues.

* Home&Office Concept, Issue: March-April 2017, Page: 70-75, AnadoluJet Magazine, Issue: March 2017, Page: 84-89, yeniduzen.com/ekslibris-laude-ele-alinacak-86939h.htm, begenlenenokumasin.com /edebiyatin-tasarimla-bulustugu-nokta-ekslibris/, e-skop.com/skopbulten/unpossible-muze-museler-ne-gosteriyor/3292, magazines and websites featured “Exlibris, Exlibris Museum and Hasip Pektaş” .

* IED President Hasip Pektaş was introduced with an article titled “Hasip Pektas and Ex libris” in the American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers, The Chronicle Volume 16 Number 1 Page: 8-14.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş made an interview with Sadık Gültekin on the NTV “Right Choice” Program on 7 June 2017, on the subject of “Ex-libris and Istanbul Ex-libris Museum”.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş held a seminar and workshop on “Ex-libris” on May 11, 2017, at Rumeli University, Silivri, Istanbul.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş gave an interview on aturknews.TV, Istanbul on 5 April 2017, on “Ex-libris”.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş and Vice President. Hatice Öz Pektaş opened an “Ex-libris Exhibition” at the METU Northern Cyprus Campus Library on March 3, 2017. Kalkanli, TRNC.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş and Vice President. Hatice Öz Pektaş held a seminar and workshop on “Ex-libris” within the scope of mARTFest at METU Northern Cyprus Campus on March 3, 2017. Kalkanli, TRNC.

* Işık University Istanbul Ex-libris Museum was moved to a larger space at the entrance of the Library. With its permanent exhibition of 127 sample ex-libris, over 12,500 collections, 14 theses, dozens of books and hundreds of catalogs, the museum awaits the attention of its enthusiasts 24/7 in Maslak Campus.

* “EX-LIBRIST” International Refereed Journal of Ex-libris, 6th issue is on the air. Articles are awaited for the 7th issue.

http://exlibrist.net/index.php/exlibrist/issue/archive

2016

* Our member Gülden Günaydın, at the 36th FISAE International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition in Vologda, Russia, Serbia Subotica II. He took part in the International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition and the Istanbul Göktürk-Zekeriyaköy mixed ex-libris exhibition.

* Our member Ayşe Anıl opened a personal Ex-libris Exhibition at the Japanese Art Center and Tuzla Municipality Rumeli Cultural Center in Istanbul; BulgariaXII. At the International Ex Vino – Ex Veritas Ex-libris Competition Exhibition, Poland Glivice XI. International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition, Bulgaria Varna II. International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition, Russia Vologda 36th FISAE International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition and Serbia Subotica II. He took part in the International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition. Subotica II. He received the 1st place plaque in the International Ex-libris Competition. He took part in the Istanbul Arkeopera and Gallery Compass Mixed Ex-libris Exhibitions.

* Our member Mustafa Cevat Atalay, organized by Largo Art Gallery in Varna, Bulgaria. He took part in the International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition, the Tarptautine Vilniaus Ex-libris Biennial Exhibition at Kazys Varnelis House Museum in Lithuania, and the Bosco Stregato Enchanted Woods International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition in Italy.

* Our member Neşe Tekin Akgündüz, II. Participated in Serbia Ex-libris Competition Exhibition.

* Our member Vedat Çolak exhibited his Ex-libris Collection at Gallery Mosa in Kayseri on 18 March-15 April 2016.

* “EX-LIBRIST” International Refereed Journal of Ex-libris took place in ULAKBİM Magazine Park. It is now evaluated within the scope of ULAKBİM TR Index Journals, which are in the application criteria for Associate Professorship.

http://ulakbim.dergipark.gov.tr/ije

* Our member Tezcan Bahar, II. International Exlibris Exhibition, Palette Gallery, Varna – Bulgaria, II. International Exlibris Exhibition, Asparuhov Art Gallery, Varna – Bulgaria, II. International Exlibris Exhibition, National School of Art “Dobri Hristov”, Varna – Bulgaria, II. International Exlibris Exhibition, Largo Art Gallery, Varna – Bulgaria, International Exhibition Ex Libris Manifestation Short Form Signature, Menderes Gallery Cultural Center, Apatin – Serbia, VIII. International Exlibris Exhibition, Gdansk – Poland, XVI. International Biennale Of Small Graphic Forms and Exlibris, Ostrów Wielkopolski – Poland, 36th FISAE International Exlibris Congress Exhibition, Vologda – Russia, Guangzhou International Exlibris and Mini-Prints Biennial Exhibition, Guangzhou – Rep. of China. XI. He participated in the International Graphic Competition for ExLibris, Gliwice – Poland exhibitions.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş announced Turkey’s candidacy, together with its comprehensive program, for the 38th FISAE International Ex-libris Congress to be held in 2020 at the 36th FISAE International Ex-libris Congress in Vologda, Russia, on August 26, 2016. But, unfortunately, the fact that he had not held a congress for 38 years and that there were terrorist attacks in Turkey, England won.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş attended the FISAE Presidents Ex-libris Exhibition as part of the 36th FISAE International Ex-libris Congress on August 23, 2016 in Vologda, Russia.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş held a seminar and workshop on “Ex-libris” on March 27, 2016, within the scope of the Istanbul Contemporary Life Support Association Kadıköy Branch “From Art to Life” project.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş held a seminar and workshop on “Ex-libris” on 19 April 2016 at Istanbul Vehbi Koç Foundation Koç Private High School.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş introduced the “Işık University Istanbul Ex-libris Museum” in the NTV Right Choice Program on April 20, 2016.

* IED Board Members Hatice Öz Pektaş and Hasip Pektaş joined the Southern Rotary Club, U.R. on 19-22 May 2016. Within the scope of the 2430th Regional Conference, they opened an “Ex-libris” Exhibition at Calista Luxury Resort Hotel Belek.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş, on 20 May 2016, Southern Rotary Club, U.R. Within the scope of the 2430th Regional Conference, he gave a seminar titled “Eclibris or from the library of …” at Calista Luxury Resort Hotel Belek and held a workshop with club members.

* IED Board Members Hatice Öz Pektaş and Hasip Pektaş opened a personal ex-libris exhibition at XLY M0MA Museum in Chengdu, Republic of China, on 25 December 2016.

2015

* The website of Istanbul Ex-libris Association has been renewed by Osman Dinç, our member and Visual Communication Design Lecturer. http://www.aed.org.tr In addition, the website for Işık University Istanbul Ex-libris Museum was designed and published. http://ekslibris.isikun.edu.tr/

* Our Member and Visual Communication Tas. Plenty. A promotional film for Işık University Istanbul Ex-libris Museum was prepared and broadcast by Lecturer Cem Gül. https://youtu.be/XPdvjRdDpk4

* Member of our Board of Directors and Visual Communication Bill. Plenty. Head Assoc. International peer-reviewed Online Ex-libris Journal was published under the editorship of Hatice Öz. The third issue of the journal, which contains articles in English and Turkish, and meets an important need for ex-libris, has been published. http://exlibrist.net/index.php/exlibrist Articles are expected from our members for the fourth issue.

* The ex-libris exhibition, which includes 252 ex-libris works by 158 artists, was opened by the Istanbul Ex-libris Association at Largo Art Gallery in Varna, Bulgaria, on 16-29 June 2015.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş presented the statement “A University Museum: Istanbul Ex-libris Museum” at the 8th International Conference titled “Museums as Social Spaces” held in New Delhi, India on 7-9 August 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRk4U2MOezQ

* IED President Hasip Pektaş opened an Ex-libris Exhibition at the Guancheng Art Museum of the Republic of China between October 15 and November 15, 2015, and held 4 ex-libris workshops, one of which was at the university.

* Our member Durmus Bahar gave an “Ex-libris” interview on May 6, 2015, within the scope of Medipol University Science Festival, and opened an Ex-libris Exhibition.

* IED Board Members Hatice Öz and Hasip Pektaş examined the world’s largest ex-libris museum, the Denmark Frederikshavn Ex-libris Museum, on July 21, 2015, and had an interview with Klaus Rödel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GexaaLvE7vU

* IED President Hasip Pektaş presented a statement titled “Işık University Istanbul Ex-libris Museum” at the 2nd International Conference of University Museums Association of Boğaziçi University on May 8-29, 2015.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş held an Ex-libris Workshop on January 5-6, 2015 within the scope of Erzurum Atatürk University Fine Arts Faculty “20th Year Activities in Education”. Istanbul Ex-libris Association Exhibition was opened.

* Our member Osman Dinç received the First Prize in the category of CGD at the Moscow 3rd Young Ex-libris Artists competition in 2015.

* XI on “Heritage” organized by the Bulgarian Lüben Karavelov Regional Library. Our member Ozan Uyanık was nominated for an award at the International Ex-libris Competition, Tezcan Bahar and Lütfiye Aydoğdu Bahar were exhibited.

* Our member İnci Polyneşeli took an exhibit at the 1st International Ex-libris Triennial in Russia Yelabuga and was admitted to the museum. On November 14, 2015, he opened a personal Ex-libris Exhibition at Atelier Aysu Kuşin.

* Our members Ayşe Anıl, Ayşen Erte, Betül Uras, Canan Bilge, Gülden Günaydın, Nazan Sönmez, Suğgur Kars, Tülay Öktem and Vildan Çolak Yıldız were at Beyazıt Orhan Kemal Provincial Public Library between 30 March – 6 April 2015; On 10 – 22 December 2015, they opened mixed Ex-libris Exhibitions at the Georgian Art House.

* Our members Esra Kizir Gökçen, Nurgül Arıkan and Erkin Keskin took part in the 25th International Modern Ex-libris Biennial in Malbork, Poland in 2015.

* Our members Nurgül Arıkan and Martin R. Baeyens took part with Krzysztof Marek Bak in the exhibition titled “Three Artists from the World” opened in Wesola, Wilanow, Warsaw, Poland in 2015.

* Our member Nurgül Arıkan, Solo Ex-libris Exhibition at Uppsala University, Sweden on 15.06-15.07.2015, Ex-libris Exhibition titled “Ex Dreams” at Istanbul D’art Gallery between 15.08-08.09.2015, Istanbul Enka Schools on 30.11-14.12.2015 He opened a personal Ex-libris Exhibition. He also held an ex-libris workshop at Enka Schools on 04.12.2015.

* Our member Nurgül Arıkan took part in the Serbian Subotica 1st International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition in 2015.

* Our member Nurgül Arıkan’s impressions about scientific ex-libris trips, the publication of the American Ex-libris Designers and Collectors Association, of which she is also a board member, “Ex-libris Chronicle” 2015 America, Exlibris Chronicle, Vol.14, No.1, 2 -2014 USA, Exlibris Chronicle, Vol.13, No.3, -2014 USA, Exlibris Chronicle, Vol.13, No.2, -2014 USA, Exlibris Chronicle, Vol.13, No.1, -2013 USA, Exlibris Chronicle, Vol.12, No.4, -2013 USA, Exlibris Chronicle, Vol.12, No.2, 3 issues.

* Our member Abdulkerim Bozan organized a student exhibition called “Exlibris and Prints” at Marmara University Faculty of Education in February 2015.

2014

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay took part in the Polish Wesola Regional Library Ex-libris Competition Exhibition.

* The 1st National Ex-libris Congress, Panel and Ex-libris Exhibition, organized by the Istanbul Ex-libris Association and Işık University Fine Arts Faculty, took place on 15-16 November 2014 at Maslak Campus. Within the scope of the National Ex-libris Congress with 70 participants, the artists exchanged ex-libris and exchanged information.

* The session, which started at 13:45 on Saturday, November 15, 2014, was chaired by Assoc. In the panel made by Özden Pektaş Turgut, Prof. Christine Deboosere, “Is Photography Art? Yes, it is Art!”, Associate Professor from Gazi University. Dr. K. Özlem Alp, “Ex-libris Reading as Symbolic Representation and Storytelling”, Assoc. Gökçe Keçeci Şekeroğlu, “The Role of Ex-libris in Interpersonal-Intercommunal-Intercultural Communication”, Assoc. Ali Tomak, “The Tradition of Gifts and Ex-libris as a Cultural Value”, Assoc. Yusuf Keş, “A Research on Reflecting the Content in Different Forms in Ex-library”, Dr. N. Erol Olcay and Şükrü Ertürk, “The Evaluation of Recently Produced Ex-libris in Turkey as Content and Form”, Lecturer from Ondokuz Mayıs University. See. Serpil Güvendi Kaptan, “Semiology in Ex-library”, Prof. from Atatürk University. Mustafa Küçüköner presented his papers titled “ESRUC Ex-libris”.

* In the international ex-libris competition organized by Galeri Larga in Varna, Bulgaria, Şükrü Ertürk received the Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” Special Award, and Alperen Guldu honorable mention in the same competition. Krzysztof Marek Bak from Poland won the Istanbul Ex-libris Association Award, which was the third prize of the competition.

* At the Guangzhou International Ex-libris and Miniprint Biennial, our members Christine Deboosere, Martin R. Baeyens and Nurgül Arıkan were in the “Perfect Ex-libris” category, Canan Bilge, Erol Yıldırım, Esra Kizir Gökçen, Hüseyin Demir, İnci Çokneşeli, Münevver Cillov, Nurgül Arıkan, Vedat Colak was exhibited in the “Selected Ex-libris” category.

* Our member Nurgül Arıkan received the Second Prize in the International Ex-libris Competition organized by the German Ex-libris Association in Haltern in May 2014.

* In the Gdansk International Ex-libris and Miniprint Competition in Poland, our member Canan Güldal received the Third Prize in the CGD category, and Nurgül Arıkan Honor Mention.

* Our member Esra Kizir Gökçen took part in the 35th FISAE International Ex-libris Competition in Tarragona, Spain.

* Our member Mürşide İçmeli and our Honorary Member Sıtkı M. Erinç passed away.

* Portuguese Ex-libris Collector and author Artur Mota Miranda, in his series titled “International Contemporary Ex-libris Artists”, Turkish Artists Ayşe Anıl, Ayşen Erte, H. Müjde Ayan, Nurgül Arıkan, Vildan Çolak Yıldız, Münevver Cillov, Esra Kizir Gökçen, İnci Çokneşeli, İrem It also included Camlica and Alperen Güldü

* The 3rd expanded edition of the book “Exlibris” prepared by IED President Hasip Pektaş has been published as the publication of the Istanbul Ex-libris Association.

* The article titled “Ex-libris in Turkey” by IED President Hasip Pektaş was published in Ex-libris Chronicle, the publication organ of the American Association of Ex-libris Designers and Collectors, headed by our honorary member James P. Keenan. Ex Libris Chronicle, Volume: 13 Number: 4, American Society of Bookplate Collectors&Designers, www.bookplate.org

* Our members Ozan Uyanık, Nurgül Arıkan and Erol Olcay received Honorable Mention at the Serbian International Ex-libris Competition on “Grapes and Wine”.

2013

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay took part in the Belgian Sint – Niklass International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş opened a personal “Pictures, Ex-libris Exhibition” at Istanbul FMV Gallery Işık Teşvikiye.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş attended the 4th Vologda (Russia) Ex-libris Congress held on August 22, 2013, and gave a speech on “The Development of Ex-libris in Turkey” at the congress. He served as the Chairman of the Jury in the Eclibris Contest.

* Our member Serdar Tuna opened personal Ex-libris Exhibitions at Daugavpils University in Latvia in 2013 and at Kielce University in Poland in 2014.

* IED President Hasip Pektaş was appointed to Haliç University on 13 November 2013. He gave a conference on “Ex-libris” at the Graphics Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

* Our member Onur Askin received the First Prize in the category of CGD at the 2013 Moscow 2nd International Young Ex-libris Artists Competition.

* Contributed to the organization of Istanbul Wish Private Bilge Kağan Schools 2013 Piri Reis Year Ex-libris Competition.

2012

* Serdar Tuna received an honorable mention at the 8th International Ex-libris Competition in Bulgaria Ruse.

* Uludag Unv. Train. fac. Beautiful San. ed. Plenty. Turkish Ex-libris Artists Exhibition was opened.

* Workshops on “Ex-libris” were held at Işık University Fine Arts Faculty in Istanbul, with the participation of nearly 40 High School Painting Teachers.

* Işık University 1st National Student Ex-libris Competition and exhibition was organized. This Exhibition will be repeated in high schools and the new generation will be introduced to ex-libris.

* Our members attended the 34th FISAE International Ex-libris Congress held in Finland. Our association was represented at the FISAE meeting.

* A group called “Ekslibris / Ex-libris” was established on the social networking site Facebook. It has close to 700 members.

* Contributed to the organization of Hacettepe University Faculty of Letters Information and Document Management Department International Ex-libris Competition. A copy of the ex-libris that came to this competition was donated to our museum. We would like to thank our member Erol Olcay and Yaşar Tonta for their support.

2010

* As Istanbul Ex-libris Association, in 2010, the 33rd FISAE International Ex-libris Congress was organized in cooperation with the Feyziye Schools Foundation and Işık University, with the support of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency and art-loving individuals and organizations. 280 ex-libris artists and collectors from nearly 30 countries were hosted at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Within the scope of the congress; In addition to the International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition, Japanese collector Ichigoro Uchida, Austrian collector Heinrich R. Scheffer, Moscow Ex-libris Museum, Chinese Ex-libris Society and Shanghai Fu Xihan Zhai Ex-libris Society Collections, each consisting of 100 ex-libris, were exhibited. Sealed Old Book Pages reflecting our seal tradition, which is a kind of ex-libris for books, Memories from Previous Congresses and ex-libris of Turkish Ex-libris Artists were exhibited. We would like to thank the people and institutions who contributed to this event, all our friends in the organizing committee, and our students. Without their interest and support, this event would not have been possible. The Uchida, China and Shanghai Societies donated their collections to the association.

* 1282 artists from 43 countries participated in the 33rd International FISAE Ex-libris Competition organized within the scope of the congress with 4130 ex-libris. 15 awards, 10 Honorable Mentions, 26 Honorary Certificates were awarded, 540 ex-libris of 377 artists were exhibited. It is possible to see the impression messages about these successful congresses and exhibitions on the website www.aed.org.tr.

* In 2010 at Bolu İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Education, in 2011 at Anadolu University Faculty of Education Department of Fine Arts Education and Faculty of Fine Arts at the Department of Printing Arts, in 2012 at Uludağ University Education Faculty Fine Arts Education Department, and in Wish Foundation Bilge Kagan Schools gave seminars on “Ex-libris”.

* Turkish Ex-libris Artists Exhibition was opened at Dumlupınar University.

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay, Cyprus Eastern Mediterranean University. Faculty of Fine Arts. It took place in the 1st Ex-libris Competition Exhibition.

2009

* In 2009, the Istanbul Ex-libris Association Members Exhibition was opened at the Moscow Ex-libris Museum.

2007

•Our teacher, who always supported us with his valuable articles on the art of ex-libris, Prof. Dr. Sıtkı M. Erinç won an award with his article titled “Ex-libris as an Art Branch” in the competition held in Italy this year in memory of collector-author Remo Palmirani.

• İsmail Aslan received the Third Prize at the “2’be eu” – Rousse 2007 International Ex-libris Competition in Bulgaria.

• İsmail Aslan received an Incentive Diploma at the International Biennial on “GRAmarina 2007″ (SHIP) in Ukraine.

• 499 people from Turkey participated in the 2nd International Ex-libris Competition organized by Hacettepe University and Ankara Ex-libris Association with 1564 works. Mustafa Okan Çankaya Municipality Special Award, Yunus Güneş Hüseyin Bilgin Special Award, Tezcan Bahar Ali Şükrü Fidan Special Award, and H. Müjde Ayan Mention. In addition, Turkey received 64 exhibitions.

• Our member Yunus Güneş and our honorary member Martin R. Baeyens shared their 3rd prize in the ex-libris competition on “Bread-Cultural Heritage” held in Serbia. In the aforementioned competition, Ankara Ex-libris Association Special Award went to young artist Milan Anastasijevic from Serbia. took.

• Hasip Pektaş took part as a jury member in the ex-libris competition on “Bread-Cultural Heritage” organized by the Balkankult Foundation and the Belgrade Ex-libris Association in Serbia.

• Ercan Tuna’s works were exhibited at the 5th Small Print Biennial in Cremona, Italy, and the 8th Printmaking Biennial in Acqui Terme.

• Seval Özçelik from Turkey received the Sint-Niklaas Municipality award in the Sint-CGD branch at the 23rd Sint-Niklaas Ex-libris Biennial with the theme “Another nature”. •H. Ex-libris by Müjde Ayan, Ercan Tuna, Özden Pektas Turgut, Didem Çatal and Handan Tepe were exhibited.

• Hasip Pektaş, Minsk State Academy of Fine Arts, between 14 – 18 May 2007 in Belarus

2005

•Ali Tomak, Samsun T.C. between 4 – 13 May 2005. Ziraat Bank opened an ex-libris exhibition at the Ömer Nafi Safe Exhibition Hall.

• •Hasip Pektaş joined the jury of the 2nd International Ex-libris Biennial Competition in Sofia, Bulgaria on 29.07.2005.

•Ercan Tuna’s ex-libris, The 1st International Ex-Libris Trienale of Lefkas, Greece 2005,
The 15th International Graphic Competition Sint-Niklaas-Belgien 2005,
The International Graphic Competition “IV.Trienale Havirov 2005″ Gallant and Erotic Creation.
The 6th International Biennial of Engraving 2005 – International Rotary Club Acqui Terme-Italy.
The VIth International Graphic Competition for Ex Libris Gliwice 2005.
The 20th Anniversary International Exhibition of Modern Exlibris in Malbork (2005).
The 1st International Biennale Exhibition of Ex-Libris and Small Graphic Forms Gniezno 2005,
Exhibited at The 1st International Turkish Grameen Micro-Credit Art Biennial “Fighting Poverty in the World” Ankara – Turkey 2005.

The 1st International Exlibris Competition exhibition, organized by Ankara Exlibris Association in 2003, was at Antalya Akdeniz University Olbia Cultural Center between 08-18 November 2005, and at Konya Selçuk University, S. Demirel Cultural Center on 22 November-3 December 2005. opened.

•Halil Türker’s ex-libris was exhibited at the Poland 20th Anniversary International Exhibition of Modern Exlibris in Malbork.

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay took part in the 2nd Bulgarian International Ex-libris Biennial Exhibition.

2004

• 1st F.I.S.A.E. with Hasip Pektaş in its jury. In the International CGD Ex-libris Competition 2004, Mine Saraç, Sint-Niklaas special award, Ozan Ayitkan Best Erotic Ex-libris award,
Müjde H. Ayan, Lütfiye Aydogdu, Erdal Aygenç, Ilknur Dedeoglu,
Ali Dogan, Elif Varol Ergen honorable mention and Tezcan Bahar were exhibited.

•Tezcan Bahar, Argentina International Exlibris Competition “The Sun and
Received Honorable Mention in the Ex-libris Contest with the theme “the Moon”.

•Ercan Tuna’s ex-libris, The 3a Biennal Internacional d’Art Grafic 2004 Aqua – Spain. The International Ex Libris Competitio The -sun and the moon- Fine Arts Museum Claudio Leon Sempere of Burzaco, Buenos Aires – Argentina.
It was exhibited at The 2nd International Ex Libris Graphic Competition 2004 – town of Bodio Lomnago – Italy.

• The 1st International Exlibris Competition exhibition, organized by Ankara Exlibris Association in 2003, was opened at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University between 15 May and 15 June 2005.

• Halil Türker’s ex-libris at the FISAE Ex-libris Competition Switzerland International
It was exhibited at the Exlibriscentrum.

2003

• 482 people from Turkey participated in the 1st International Ex-libris Competition organized by Hacettepe University and Ankara Ex-libris Association with 1606 works. İlknur Dedeoglu received the Çankaya Municipality Special Award, and H. Müjde Ayan and Yunus Güneş received Mention. They also received 62 exhibits.

• Hasip Pektaş’s First Edition, Yapı Kredi Publications, Istanbul. The expanded 2nd edition of the book “Exlibris”, which was made in 1996, was made by the Ankara Ex-libris Association (provided that its income remained entirely with the association). Ankara. 2003.

• Ercan Tuna’s ex-libris, The 1st International Ex Libris Graphic Competition 2003 – town of Bodio Lomnago.
The 1st International Ex Libris Competition Exhibition Ankara Ex Libris Society – Ankara 2003.
The Vth International Graphic Competition for Ex Libris Gliwice 2003.
Exhibited at The International Ex Libris Competition Exhibition Tribute to the Butterfly, The Institute of Culture of Zacatecas – Mexico, 2003.

• 1st International of Hacettepe University and Ankara Exlibris Association
Exlibris Competition Exhibition was opened at Karşı Art Studies in Istanbul on 02-23 December 2003.

2002

• •Ercan Tuna’s ex-libris, The International Ex Libris Contest Exhibition Nazim Hikmet 1902-2002.
•The Ankara Ex Libris Society Ex Libris Exhibition Ludwing van Beethoven, Bonn-Germany (2002).
•The International Graphic Competition “III.Trienale Havirov 2002″ Gallant and Erotic Creation.
•The II. It was exhibited at the Competition and Exhibition of Ex Libris Aphrodites dream Acqui Terme-Italia.

• Our member Gülbin Koçak won the first prize, our member Ali Dogan the third prize in the International Ex-libris Contest on “Nazım Hikmet 1902-2002” by the Istanbul Ex-libris Academy Association,

• Our member İlknur Dedeoğlu received the Belgrade Ex-libris Association award, and our member Ali Dogan received the Joan Records Company special award at the 1st Balkan Ex-libris Triennial with the theme “Bridge” in Yugoslavia. Our friends who make us proud and our members who participated in other competitions and whose works were included in the catalogues; Şükrü Ertürk, Mustafa Okan, Fedail Yılmaz, Ercan Tuna, İlker Gazioğlu, Bahar Şener, Nazan Tekbaş Tanyu, İlknur Dedeoğlu, Ali Dogan and Mine Saraç We heartily congratulate you.

• Our association opened an Ex-libris exhibition themed “Beethoven and Music” at the International Beethoven Festival held in Bonn between September 12 and October 8, 2002, due to Beethoven’s 175th death anniversary. In this exhibition, which was opened with the support of Deutsche Welle, 83 Ex-libris made for many Turkish and foreign musicians were exhibited.

• AED opened mixed Ex-libris exhibitions at Malatya İnönü University on May 20-26, 2002.

• Being invited as a jury member to the CGD Ex-libris competitions of FISAE, which will be held this year and next year, is an indication of the interest in our country.

• CAD has long been used as a technical symbol for Ex-libris made with a computer. It is no longer used. This symbol is the XXIX century made in Denmark this year. With a decision taken at the FISAE congress, it was divided into two groups as CRD (Computer Reproduced Design) and CGD (Computer Generated Design). It was decided that CRD would be used in Ex-libris, which were created by scanning the work, making very small additions and printing out when necessary, while CGD would be used in Ex-libris, which was obtained by using the computer as a design tool and creating a new work.

• AED opened a mixed Ex-libris exhibition with 189 works between 28 March – 05 April 2002 at the Bilkent University Library Exhibition Hall.

• On March 12, 2002, Hasip Pektaş talked about the Ex-libris Exhibition, the International competition and the museum goal on Işık TV “Hello” program.

• AED, with the support of Hacettepe University, opened a mixed Ex-libris exhibition at the Hacettepe Art Gallery on March 11-22, 2002, in which 77 members participated with 234 Ex-libris.

• On March 11, 2002, Ali Kılıç talked about the ex-libris on TRT Ankara Radio’s “Studyo Ankara” program.

• Şükrü Ertürk talked about Engraving and Ex-libris on TRT Turkey’s Voice Radio “Those Who Honor Art” on February 18, 2002.

• Belgian Ex-libris master Martin R. Baeyens opened an Ex-libris and Original Printmaking Exhibition at Istanbul Karşı Art Studies between 06-26 February 2002 and held a workshop at Yıldız University. Also, on February 09, 2002, Prof. Martin R. Baeyens, Prof. Sema Ilgaz Temel and Prof. There was also a speech attended by Hasip Pektaş.

• On January 14, 2002, Hasip Pektaş talked about the Ex-libris on TRT INT Television’s “Country Time” program.

• Hasip Pektaş talked about the ex-libris on TRT Ankara Radio’s “Studyo Ankara” program on January 08, 2002.

2001

• Our members Ercan Tuna and Necip Erol Olcay took part in The Ex Libris Competition Wystawa European Cities, National Museum of Art (Cluj, Rumunia 2001).

• Our association opened a mixed Ex-libris exhibition with the participation of 80 people at Gallery Akdeniz in Ankara between 09 November – 05 December 2001.

• Our member Erdal Aygenç received the 3rd prize in the “Gral. José de San Martin -150″ International Ex-libris Competition, Argentina.

• Hasip Pektaş opened an Ex-libris Exhibition at the “Book House Art Gallery” in Bursa on March 22 – April 7, 2001.

• Belgian ex-libris artist Martin R. Baeyens came to Istanbul on March 24, 2001 with his students. Necessary guidance was given, even by mail, and tourism brochures were sent to his hotel.

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay took part in the Belgian Sint – Niklass International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition.

2000

• A domain name was obtained from METU for our association. With the contributions of AdaNet, our website can now be viewed on aed.org.tr.

• The address of our association in Etimesgut has changed. The association was evacuated due to the rent problem. Our new address is Kazakhstan Cad. which is the workshop of our dear teacher Mürşide İçmeli. 148/1 06510 Emek-Ankara.

• Editor Luc Van den Briele, Mürşide İçmeli, Hayati Misman, Hasan Pekmezci, Şükrü Ertürk, Hasip Pektaş, Sema Ilgaz Temel, Mehmet Aydogdu and Yıldız in the 2000/2 issue of the Ex-libris magazine “Boekmerk”, a continuation of Graphia published in Belgium. He published a four-page article, including Doyran’s Ex-libris. In her article, Briele included the development of ex-libris art in Turkey and analyzes of the works of promising contemporary Turkish ex-libris artists. In the 2000/3 issue of the magazine, young artists Salih Denli, Ali Tomak, Gökhan Okur, Fedail Yılmaz, Nazan Tekbaş Tanyu, Handan Müjde Ayan, Ercan Tuna and İlknur Dedeoğlu were introduced. We think that our country has been promoted to a great extent with this publication, which reaches all ex-libris enthusiasts in the world. Thanks to Luc Van den Briel. Quarterly

• At the FISAE congress held in Boston in August 2000, the membership of the Ankara Ex-libris Association was accepted. We are excited to represent Turkey in this international organization, which includes nearly 40 Ex-libris associations. We think that our responsibility has increased even more. Our hope is to be able to host the FISAE congress, which is held every two years.

• Mine Gündüz, Erol Olcay, Hasip Pektaş, Fedail Yılmaz and Erdal Aygenç from Turkey participated in the “Prijs/Award 2000″ Ex-libris competition held in the Netherlands in May 2000 in memory of “Johan Schwencke”.

• In the 30th issue of the Finnish magazine “Ekslibris Aboensis” published in April 2000, H. Pektaş’s article titled “Exlibris in Turkey” and the Ex-libris of our 12 members were featured. AED was introduced in the June issue of the “Ex-libris Bulletin” of the same country.

• In April 2000, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University. Ankara Ex-libris Association Exhibition was opened at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Dear Dean Prof. Dr. Upon Olcay Kırışoğlu’s request, Hasip Pektaş gave a conference on “Ex-libris and its Formation in Turkey”, Lecturer. See. He did practical work with Musa Köksal and his students.

• Our members, Besen İdil Börtücene, İlknur Dedeoğlu, Mine Gündüz, Didem Özışık, Hasip Pektaş and Fedail Yılmaz participated in the “Child” Ex-libris competition held in Yugoslavia in April 2000.

• Our member Erol Olcay received the “Honorable Mention” award in the “Exlibris in the 21th Century” competition held in Barcelona in April 2000. Erdal Aygenç and Fedail Yılmaz, along with Erol Olcay, were also included in the exhibition catalogue.

• Istanbul Ex-libris Academy Association organized an Ex-libris competition themed “Istanbul 2000″ and opened the Istanbul 2000 International Original Print Exhibition.

1999

• At the 2nd Ordinary General Assembly of Ankara Ex-libris Association held on 19 December 1999, it was decided that some of our esteemed artist teachers would be elected as honorary members of our association due to their interest, support and contribution to the art of ex-libris. We are happy to have Ms. Mürşide İçmeli, Ms. Sıtkı M. Erinç, Ms. Atilla Atar, Ms. Hüseyin Bilgin, Ms. Hayati Misman and Ms. Sema Ilgaz Temel among us. We thank them.

In addition, some collectors and artists abroad, who constantly support the development of Turkish Ex-libris art, became honorary members of our association. We believe that the interest and support of Mr. Benoit Junod from Switzerland, Mr. Luc Van den Briele from Belgium and Mr. Antonio Grimaldi from Italy will continue.

* Our member Necip Erol Olcay took part in Slovenia AGART Printmaking Festival Ex-libris Exhibition.

• A large number of artists and art lovers came together to form the “Contemporary Arts Foundation” in order to make the capital Ankara the capital of art and to bring Ankara a Contemporary Arts Museum in the first place. The members of the Provisional Board of Directors of ÇAGSAV, whose establishment works are about to end; Aydın Esen, A. Şefik Kahramankaptan, Kıymet Giray, Güven Dinçer, Murat Balkan, Gültekin Free and Hasip Pektaş.

• President of the German Ex-libris Artists Association, Dr. med. Gernold Blum requested an article for his book, “The Modern European Ex-libris”, which he is preparing. Dr. An article titled “Exlibris in Turkey” and samples of some of our artists were sent to Blum. The book will be released in 2001.

• On December 15, 1999, Hasip Pektaş gave a conference on “Ex-libris and its Formation in Turkey” at Adana Çukurova University, Department of Fine Arts Education, and gave a show.

•Hasip Pektaş opened the “Ex-libris Exhibition” at Erzurum Atatürk University Art Gallery on 29 November – 03 December 1999.

•Hasip Pektaş gave a conference on “Ex-libris” on 29 and 30 November 1999 at Erzurum Atatürk University, Faculty of Fine Arts, and held a show and workshop. Ex-libris made by the students and lecturers of the Faculty of Fine Arts were exhibited. Esef Erenler, who was chosen as the most successful student, was given an award.

•Hasip Pektaş gave a lecture and demonstration on “Ex-libris and its Formation in Turkey” at METU Private High School on November 23, 1999.

•Hasip Pektaş presented a statement on “Exlibris and its Formation in Turkey” at the National Library at the 50th Year International Symposium of the Turkish Librarians Association on November 18, 1999, and made a demonstration.

•Hasip Pektaş gave a conference and demonstrated on “Ex-libris and its Formation in Turkey” at Samsun Ilkadım Rotary Club on November 15, 1999.

•Hasip Pektaş opened the “Ex-libris Exhibition” at Samsun Ziraat Bank Art Gallery on November 15 – 22, 1999.

•AED held a Panel on “Ex-libris on the Agenda” at the Ankara Contemporary Arts Center on November 6, 1999, with the participation of Mehmet Aydogdu, Sıtkı M. Erinç, Şefik Kahramankaptan, Kaya Özsezgin and Hasip Pektaş as speakers.

•AED opened a mixed Ex-libris Exhibition, including examples from the private collection of Luc Van Den Briele from Belgium, at the Ankara Contemporary Arts Center on 06 – 16 November 1999. In addition to the ex-libris of artist teachers such as Mürşide İçmeli, Hüseyin Bilgin, Hayati Misman, Hasan Pekmezci, Şükrü Ertürk, Sema Boyancı, Sema Ilgaz Temel, the works of many young artists and designers were also included in the exhibition. Briele’s collection especially attracted a lot of attention with its technical and aesthetic competence.

Opened in Poland on November 05, 1999, “3. Ex-libris of AED members Mine Gündüz and Fedail Yılmaz were exhibited in the “International Gliwice’99 Ex-libris Competition” exhibition.

• Opened on 11 – 23 October 1999 in Athens – Greece, the collector Dr. Ex-libris by AED member Mine Gündüz, Hasip Pektaş, Zülfikar Sayın and Burçin Tansu Barut were exhibited in the mixed exhibition “Exlibris” organized by Vassilis Zevgolis.

•Hasip Pektaş opened an “Ex-libris Exhibition” on October 04 – 08, 1999, in Nicosia, Cyprus, at Saçaklı Ev Art Gallery.

•Hasip Pektaş gave a conference on “Ex-libris and its Formation in Turkey” at Mersin University on October 01, 1999 and gave a demonstration.

•Ex-libris of Hasip Pektaş was also exhibited in the exhibition organized by our AED member artist Mehmet Aydogdu in the city of Liege, Belgium on 10 – 30 August 1999, under the title “Works from Turkey”.

•Hasip Pektaş gave a conference on “Ex-libris and its Formation in Turkey” on 27 June 1999 at the Foundation for Social Research, Culture and Art within the scope of “Mobile Seminars I” organized by Istanbul Beykent University.

•Hasip Pektaş, on May 11, 1999 at H. Ü. Faculty of Fine Arts. He gave a conference on “Ex-libris and its Formation in Turkey” in the Graphics Department and gave a demonstration.

•Hasip Pektaş opened the “Ex-libris Exhibition” at Istanbul Beyoglu Emlak Art Gallery on May 3 – 22, 1999.

1998

Şakir Gökçebag, Gökhan Okur, Erol Olcay, Hasip Pektaş and Sema Ilgaz Temel from Turkey attended the Agart World Printmaking Festival, which opened in Slovakia on 10 November – 20 December 1998. Various Ex-libris samples related to the exhibition can be viewed on the following website.

Hasip Pektaş Ex-libris Collection was exhibited at TÜYAP on October 31 – November 4, 1998 as part of İİDE’98.

•Hakan Erkam and Mine Gündüz opened an “Ex-libris Exhibition” at Ankara Fedo Art Gallery on November 16 – December 3, 1998.

• On August 22 – 25, 1998, St. The 27th International Ex-libris Congress was held in St. Petersburg. The 28th International Ex-libris Congress, to be conducted by James Keenan, will be held in 2002 in Boston, USA.

•Hasip Pektaş talked about “Ekslibris” in TRT INT Television’s For You program on September 1, 1998.

• Erol Olcay, Hasip Pektaş and Bahar Şener from Ankara participated in the Ex-libris Exhibition opened in Beijing, China on 18 July – 18 August 1998.

On April 10 – May 8, 1998, the “Ex-libris Turkey” Exhibition was opened in Rome at the “Gallery Eralov” with the participation of many Turkish artists.

1997 yılı ve öncesi

•23 – 30 Kasım 1997’de İtalya – Ortona’da açılan “Ex Musicis” konulu Ekslibris Sergisi’ne Türkiye’den Tülin Aktar, Mine Arasan, Tayyar Melih Görgün, Mefkure Güvenç, Ayşegül İzer, Berran Kancal, Devabil Kara, F.Nuri Kara, Deniz Kartal, Emin Koç, Hasip Pektaş, Bahar Şener, Sema Ilgaz Temel, Y.Faruk Ünver ve Zeki Yegin katıldı. S.Ilgaz Temel, “Üçüncülük Ödülü” aldı.

•Hakan Erkam, 21 – 29 Kasım 1997’de İngiltere – Brigton’da “Ekslibris (Bookplates) sergisi açtı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 26 Ekim 1997’de AFSAD 5. Fotograf Sempozyumu’nda “P8: Ekslibris” konulu bir bildiri sundu.

•Hasip Pektaş, 16 Ekim 1997’de Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi’nde “Ekslibris” konulu bir konferans verip, gösteri ve uygulama yaptı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 19 Haziran 1997’de AFSAD’ta “Ekslibris” konulu bir söyleşi ve gösteri yaptı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 21 Mart 1997’de TRT INT’de “Ekslibris” konulu söyleşi yaptı.

•23 Mart – 27 Nisan 1997’de Belçika, Sint-Niklaas’da açılan “Masal” konulu Ekslibris sergisine Türkiye’den Hakan Erkam katıldı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 13 Mart – 1 Nisan 1997’de Ankara Galeri Selvin’de “Ekslibris Sergisi” açtı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 2 Nisan 1997’de TRT GAP Televizyonu’nda “Ekslibris” konulu bir söyleşi yaptı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 17 Ekim 1996’da Ankara Rotaract Kulübü’nde “Ekslibris” konulu bir söyleşi ve gösteri yaptı.

•Kaya Özsezgin, Hasip Pektaş ile 29 Mayıs 1996’da TRT 2 Televizyonu “Stüdyo Ankara” programında “Ekslibris” üzerine bir söyleşi yaptı.

•23 Mayıs 1996’da Belçika, Sint-Niklaas’da açılan “Tilki” konulu Ekslibris sergisine Ankara’dan Hasip Pektaş katıldı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 18 Nisan 1996’da TRT Ankara Radyosu “Türkiye’nin Sesi” programında “Ekslibris”i anlattı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 12 Nisan 1996’da TRT İstanbul Radyosu’nda “Ekslibris”i anlattı.

•30 Mart 1996’da İtalya, Ortona’da açılan “3. İtalya – Türkiye Ekslibris Bienali”ne Türkiye’den Tülin Aktar, Mine Arasan, Argun Berker, Nurhayat Berker, Mefkure Güvenç, İsmail İlhan, Berran Kancal, Devabil Kara, Seyma Kara, Emin Koç, Gökhan Okur, Hasip Pektaş, Zafer Sönmezateş, Sema Ilgaz Temel, Y.Faruk Ünver ve Zeki Yegin katıldı. H.Pektaş, “Birincilik Ödülü”, İ.İlhan, İkincilik Ödülü”, M.Arasan, N.Berker, B.Kancal, S.I.Temel, ve Z.Sönmezateş, “Başarı Ödülü”, A.Berker, “Özel Ödül” aldılar.

•Hasip Pektaş, 6-16 Şubat 1996’da Eskişehir Anadolu Üniversitesi’nde “Ekslibris Sergisi” açtı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 16 Ocak 1996’da Ankara Fotograf Sanatı Kurumu’nda “Ekslibris” konulu bir söyleşi ve gösteri yaptı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 30 Aralık 1995 -18 Ocak 1996’da İzmir Esbank Sanat Galerisi’nde “Ekslibris Sergisi” açtı.

•Hasip Pektaş, 8 Kasım 1995’da İstanbul TUYAP’ta “Ekslibris Nedir?” konulu bir konuşma ve gösteri yaptı.

•6 – 25 Kasım 1995’de İstanbul Grafikerler Meslek Kuruluşu Salonu’nda S.Karamustafa ve H.Pektaş’ın organize ettigi “Karma Ekslibris Sergisi” açıldı.

•1995 Yugoslavya – Belgrad “Dünya Ekslibris Sergisi”ne Türkiye’den Burçin Tansu Barut, Erdogan Ergün, Hakan Erkam, Hasip Pektaş, Zafer Sönmezateş ve Nuriye Pelin Yargıç katıldı.

•Amerika’da yayınlanan “Bookplates in the News” isimli bülten, Temmuz 1995 sayısında, Hasip Pektaş ve Ekslibrislerine yer verdi.

•20 Mart – 17 Nisan 1995’de Belçika, Sint-Niklaas’da açılan “Ekoloji” konulu Uluslararası Ekslibris Sergisi’ne Türkiye’den Fedail Yılmaz, Devabil Kara, Seyma Kara ve Hasip Pektaş katıldı.

•Nisan 1994’de Danimarka Frederikshavn Sanat Müzesi, Hasip Pektaş’ın Ekslibrislerini sergiledi.

•Hasip Pektaş, 1 – 30 Nisan 1993’de Ankara Galeri Mekik’de ilk Ekslibris sergisini açtı.

•20 Mart – 25 Nisan 1993’de Belçika, Sint-Niklaas’da açılan “Gerard Mercator” konulu Ekslibris sergisine Türkiye’den Fedail Yılmaz katıldı.

•1989’de Belçika, Sint-Niklaas’da açılan “Müzik” konulu Uluslararası Ekslibris Sergisi’ne Türkiye’den Hasip Pektaş katıldı.

•20 – 29 Mayıs 1988’de Fransa’da açılan “El ve Araç” konulu Uluslararası Ekslibris Sergisi’ne Türkiye’den Hasip Pektaş katıldı.

•17 Mart – 21 Nisan 1985’de Belçika, Sint-Niklaas Uluslararası Ekslibris Sergisi’ne Türkiye’den Hasip Pektaş katıldı.