Istanbul Ex-libris Society

Dear Friends

As President of the Istanbul Ex-libris Society, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to Istanbul for the XXXIII rd FISAE International Ex-libris Congress.

Istanbul is not only a geographic bridge between Europe and Asia, it is at the same time a cultural crossroads. In 2010, you will have an opportunity to explore its unparalleled history and environment, while experiencing the unforgettable tastes of the Turkish cuisine, returning to your nations with a feeling of contentment.

Regarding your accommodations while in Istanbul, you will be able to choose from many economically priced alternatives. You will be able to reach the Congress which will be held at Faculty of Fine Arts, Isik University at the Maslak Campus relatively easily by metro, as it is close in proximity to the city center.

You will not only be participating in an Ex-libris congress while in Istanbul, you will also have the opportunity for an unforgettable summer vacation.

I thank you for your cooperation and support and would like to reiterate that we look forward to hosting you in Istanbul, where we eagerly await your arrival.

Sincerely,

Prof. Hasip Pektas
President of the Congress Organization Committee, FISAE and the Istanbul Ex-libris Society. Chair of Graphic Design Dep. Faculty of Fine Arts, Isik University

Note: Remember to find out if you need a visa for Turkey from the closest Turkish Embassy or Consulate. Let us know and we will send you an official letter of invitation.

The Bosphorus and Ortaköy Mosque - Istanbul

Congress Area (Big Gallery) in the the Faculty of Fine Arts, Isik University

Cafe Restaurant and Faculty of Fine Arts (behind)

The Museum of Hagia Sophia - Istanbul. Photo:H.P.

The Grand Bazaar - Istanbul Photo:H.P.

The Basilica Cistern - Istanbul Photo:H.P.

The Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia: Photo:H.P.

The Semazen - Whirling Dervishe. Photo:H.P.

Links

Ex-libris Competition Rules - Istanbul 2010

Participants of Competition - Istanbul 2010

Participants of XXXIII. FISAE Congress - Istanbul 2010

Registration and Congress Fee

Accommodation Alternatives / Hotels

Keep in Mind

Program of the XXXIIIrd FISAE International Ex-libris Congress Istanbul, Turkey, 25-29 August 2010
Wednesday 25 August 09:00-21:00	Registration and exchanges, Faculty of Fine Arts, Istinye Sarıyer Ist.
Thursday 26 August 09:00-18:00 09:00	Registration and exchanges. Departure by bus from Faculty of Fine Arts to visit to the Basilica Cistern, the Museums of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Visit to the Grand Bazaar and shopping (*Optional*).
18:00-24:00	Look round to Beyoglu (The Old Pera) and dinner (Optional).
Friday 27 August 09:00 10:00	Welcome-address by the President of FISAE, Opening of the Exhibitions: 1) The International Ex-libris Competition, 2) Ex-libris Collection of Mr. Ichigoro Uchida, 3) Ex-libris Collection of Mr. Heinrich R. Scheffe, 4) Ex-libris Collection of Moscow Ex-libris Museum, 5) The Pictures of the Old Books with Ex-libris Stamps, 6) The Souvenir Pictures from the Previous Congresses, 7) Ex-librises of Turkish Ex-libris Artists.
11:00-16:00	Continuation of exchanges.
16:00-19:00	Departure by bus from Faculty of Fine Arts to visit to the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum and IMOGA Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts. Opening of the Exhibition: 1) Ex-librises and Printmakings of Bogdan Cirsic
20:30-24:00	Dinner at the Kervansaray Restaurant&Night Club. The most beautiful belly dancers and folkloric dance shows, Menu & Program ! (Optional - the participants have to declare before and can pay in the restaurant.) www.kervansarayistanbul.com
Saturday 28 August 09:00-11:00	Meeting of FISAE Delegates. Conference Hall.
11:00-12:30	The Round Table: "To Sell or Not to Sell".
09:00-14:00	Continuation of exchanges.
14:30-17:30	A Cruise Tour of the Bosphorus. (Free)
19:30-23:00	Final banquet. SheratonIstanbulMaslak Hotel. Menu!
Sunday 29 August 09:00-12:00	Last possibilities of exchanges and departure of participants.
10:00	Excursion to Cappadocia (*Optional* - the participants who want to join this trip have to declare before and make reservation. Read please careful to this details: CappadociaTours You can come back to Istanbul in 31 August at 16:25 or 20:25 and return to your country same day or night. You can contact to with Mr. Suleyman Cakir for reservation. info@cappadociatours.com (mobile: +90 532 315 01 29) When you make reservation you will use the code of “Ex-libris Congress”. web site:www.cappadociatours.com

http://maps.google.com/Exlibris Istanbul 2010

Information / Congress Area
(Don't hesitate to contact us)

Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektas
Isik University Faculty of Fine Arts, Buyukdere Cad. No: 106
TR-34460 Istinye Sarıyer-Istanbul, Turkey
Tel:+90 212 286 49 11 / 2043 Fax:+90 212 276 96 49
Mobile:+90 532 437 99 76
E-mail: hasipp@ttmail.com hasipp@isikun.edu.tr

Istanbul Ex-libris Society,
Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, IMOGA Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts
Unalan Mah. Keban Cad. 20 TR-34700 Uskudar-Istanbul, Turkey
Tel:+90 216 470 92 92

Istanbul Ex-libris Museum. Photo:H.P.

Istanbul Ex-libris Museum

Istanbul Ex-libris Museum was formed in January 08, 2008 within IMOGA Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts. AED organized 1th and 2nd International Ex-libris Competition in Ankara in 2003 and 2007. Participants sent 7.484 Ex-libris to this competitions. These Ex-libris and Hasip Pektas' minor collection as 2.500 pieces are the nukleus of Istanbul Ex-libris Museum.
Address: Unalan Mah. Keban Cad. No:20 TR-34700 Uskudar - Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 216 470 92 92 www.imoga.org

The most important ex-libris museums

by Benoit Junod

The most important ex-libris museums are Frederikshavn, the Gutenberg Museum, the Sint Niklaas Museum, the Moscow Museum, the Museo Exlibris Mediterraneo in Italy, the Shanghai Fuxihanzhai Ex-libris Museum, the Nancy Library in France, the Ex-libris Centre in Bulgaria and the Lewych Museum in Odessa. The Frederikshavn has over 1 million ex-libris covering the whole history of the art; Gutenberg and Sint Niklaas have about 800,000; Moscow has about the same but with accent on Russian ex-libris. The MEM collection is smaller (based on Palmirani’s fantastic collection), but it is an active organizer of competitions, conferences, exhibitions, etc. which many of the others (except Sint Niklaas) don’t.
However, to these museums, it would be necessary to add the many very important collections which are in public institutions (libraries, graphic collections and museums) which are open to the public and where works can be consulted. There are maybe 15 in Britain (of which the celebrated Franks Collection in the British Museum), close to 20 in Germany, about 5 in France, the same in the USA and in Austria (including the famous National Library collection which Claudia Karoly deals with). In Russia, both the Pushkin Museum in Moscow (Nadya Derkach) and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg have very important collections (the latter is said to have the best collection of early German ex-libris in the world). But maybe the highest concentration of public collections is in Switzerland – about 25, of which two in Geneva, five in Basel!
August 27, 2008

Online Ex-libris Exhibitions

1st International Ex libris Competition Ankara 2003

2nd International Ex libris Competition Ankara 2007

Contemporary Printmakings, Ex-libris from Turkey

The Identity of Istanbul Ex-libris Society

Founded: 1997
Membership: about 179, 8% from abroad
Annual membership fee: 40.00 TL or 50 EUR for foreigner
Periodicals: Mewsletter, 1 issues a year
Available publications: Ex-libris books: 1, Exhibition catalogues: 3, Competion catalogues: 3, CDroms: 1
Website: www.istanbulekslibris.org

List of Members and Address

Address of Istanbul Ex-libris Society:
Istanbul Ekslibris Dernegi
Unalan Mah. Keban Cad. No: 20
TR-34700 Uskudar - Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 216 470 92 92 Fax: +90 216 472 92 95
e-mail: hasipp@ttmail.com

President:
Mr. Hasip PEKTAS
Isik University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Department,
TR- 34460 İstinye Sarıyer-Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 286 49 11 Fax: +90 212 276 96 49
e-mail: hasipp@ttmail.com

Vice-President:
Mrs. Nurgül ARIKAN
Isik University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Department,
TR- 34460 İstinye Sarıyer-Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 286 49 11 Fax: +90 212 276 96 49
e-mail: nurgularikan@gmail.com

Executive Secretary:
Mrs. Emine TUSAVUL
Bir E Bir Reklamcılık Kahkaha Çiçegi Sok. 23,
TR-34463 Sarıyer - Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 242 35 45 Fax: +90 212 242 35 65
e-mail: emine@1e1.com.tr

Treasurer:
Mr. Zeki TUTKAN
Çubukçu Mah. Körfez Kon. B3 Blok 14
TR-34810 Kavacık-Beykoz İstanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 269 22 13
e-mail: zeki@artpress.com.tr

Foreign Relations:
Mrs. Eda TEKCAN
Unalan Mah. Keban Cad. No: 20
TR-34700 Uskudar-Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 216 470 92 92 Fax: +90 216 472 92 95
e-mail: eda@imoga.org

The Dance of Invitation to Istanbul