Guided Tours at the Intersection of Mathematics and Art Held at Pera Museum

Guided Tours at the Intersection of Mathematics and Art Held at Pera Museum

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.

Click here for more details.



Pera Museum Hosts Metrum Ensemble Trio+ Concert as Part of 'Calculations and Coincidences' Exhibition
Pera Museum Hosts Metrum Ensemble Trio+ Concert as Part of 'Calculations and Coincidences' Exhibition
Pera Museum

Pera Museum Hosts Metrum Ensemble Trio+ Concert as Part of 'Calculations and Coincidences' Exhibition

Pera Museum is hosting a special concert by Metrum Ensemble Trio+ as part of the Calculations and Coincidences exhibition. Renowned for uniquely interpreting classical and contemporary works, the ensemble highlights how music incorporates structured and accidental elements, much like visual arts. This exclusive performance will also feature flutist Anna Rákóczy, the daughter of exhibiting artist Gizella Rákóczy. 

Suna’s Daughters Hosts “Child-Centered City: A Search for Equality” Symposium
Suna’s Daughters Hosts “Child-Centered City: A Search for Equality” Symposium
Suna'nın Kızları

Suna’s Daughters Hosts “Child-Centered City: A Search for Equality” Symposium

Suna’s Daughters organized the symposium "Child-Centered City: A Quest for Equality" to create safer and more supportive urban environments for children. Academics, experts, and representatives from civil society gathered to discuss how to develop child-centred ecosystems and the role of data in shaping policies.

Suna’s Daughters Gather in Şanlıurfa for “The Neighborhoods Supporting Children"
Suna’s Daughters Gather in Şanlıurfa for “The Neighborhoods Supporting Children"
Suna'nın Kızları

Suna’s Daughters Gather in Şanlıurfa for “The Neighborhoods Supporting Children"

Suna’s Daughters communities continue their efforts in five neighborhoods of Şanlıurfa’s Eyyübiye and Haliliye districts to establish an ecosystem that supports all children, especially girls, in every aspect. By collaborating with teachers, public institutions, and non-governmental organizations, these local communities identify barriers faced by children and take solution-oriented steps to overcome them.