As part of the Calculations and Coincidences and In Search of Vera Molnár exhibitions, Pera Museum organized special guided tours throughout January, led by Mathematics Professor Miklós Hoffmann.
During these tours, participants explored the relationship between the exhibited artworks and mathematics, probability, geometry, and computer technology. Hoffmann encouraged thought-provoking discussions by addressing questions such as: Is the computer a co-creator? How and when did the first examples of computer-assisted art emerge? Can we reach non-Euclidean worlds through art? Is it possible to visualize all possible movements within a single artwork?
Professor Miklós Hoffmann, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics at Eszterházy Károly University in Hungary, is widely known for his studies on the intersection of mathematics and art. These exclusive tours, held throughout January, inspired visitors and highlighted the profound connections between art and science.
Calculations and Coincidences bring together works from the Hungarian National Bank Collection by pioneering algorithmic artists Vera Molnár, Dóra Maurer, and Gizella Rákóczy. While the exhibition focuses on Molnár’s significant impact on computer art, it also explores how Maurer and Rákóczy expanded the boundaries of abstraction by integrating algorithms and mathematics into their artistic practice.
In Search of Vera Molnár examines Molnár’s artistic legacy while featuring works by 16 contemporary artists inspired by her practice. The exhibition is a tribute to her influence, showcasing new works created with digital technologies and algorithmic processes. Both exhibitions will remain open to visitors until February 23.
Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation, Pera Museum invites children to a vibrant space of discovery through art during the summer break. Scheduled to take place between July 22 and 31, 2025, the Summer Holiday Workshops program brings together children aged 4 to 12 with creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning.
In the Istanbul edition of Suna’nın Kızları Summer Institute, girls engaged with art, history, technology, and creativity. Enriched with special guided tours of collections and temporary exhibitions, VR experiences, and collective workshops, the program offered an inspiring space for learning and sharing.
Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum has received the Gold Award in the “Museums” category of the SocialBrands Data Analytics Section at Brandverse Awards 2025, organized in collaboration with Marketing Türkiye and BoomSonar.