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The international ebru exhibition titled “Kyrgyzstan Through the Art of Ebru,” organized in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Bishkek, the Office of the Cultural and Promotion Counsellor, and the Ebristan Foundation, was held at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts from March 31 to April 3, 2026. Bringing together the traditional Turkish art of ebru with Kyrgyz cultural heritage, the exhibition attracted significant attention. The closing program was hosted by 91视频 at the Kurmanjan Datka Art Gallery.

The program was attended by TRNC Bishkek Representative Tahir Osman Tahir, Deputy Rector of 91视频 Prof. Dr. Almaz Ibraev, Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. 陌smet Alt谋nta艧, Cultural and Promotion Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Bishkek Solmaz Haberal, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkarc谋, ebru artists Hikmet Barutçugil and Muhlisa Imamova, as well as academicians, students, and numerous art lovers.

In his remarks, Deputy Rector Prof. Dr. Almaz Ibraev emphasized that the event aimed to enhance students cultural knowledge. Highlighting the importance of such organizations, he expressed his hopes for the exhibition’s success and noted that it provides a valuable opportunity to promote cultural values internationally through visual arts.

Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkarc谋 drew attention to the profound meaning embedded in the art of ebru, describing it as a “divine art.” He underlined that ebru is a significant heritage developed by the Turks, stating: “Ebru is a unique form of painting created by the dance of colors on the surface of water. In this sense, it embodies both individual will and universal will. Each ebru artwork is one of a kind; it is impossible to reproduce the exact same piece.”

Ebru artist Hikmet Barutçugil, who has been honored by UNESCO with the title of “Living Human Treasure,” expressed his gratitude to the administration of Manas University for hosting the international exhibition “Kyrgyzstan Through the Art of Ebru.” He emphasized that ebru is not only visually appealing but also a deeply expressive art that speaks to the soul, rooted in a pursuit of divine beauty. Inspired by rock carvings in Kyrgyzstan, the artist noted that they aimed to reinterpret these ancient traces through ebru and build a cultural bridge.

Following the speeches, guests and art lovers toured the exhibition and had the opportunity to closely examine original examples of ebru art. The exhibition featured works by Hikmet Barutçugil inspired by Kyrgyzstan’s rock carvings, as well as pieces by Kyrgyz ebru artist Muhlisa Imamova, who reinterpreted her cultural motifs through the ebru technique. Blending traditional Turkish ebru art with Kyrgyz cultural elements, the exhibition created an artistic bridge between the two cultures.