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 in 25-29 August 2010.

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

The Programe info
25 August
09:00-21:00 Registration and exchanges, Faculty of Fine Arts, Istinye Sariyer Ist.
 

26 August
09:00-18:00 Registration and exchanges.

09:00 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).
 

27 August
09:00 Welcome-address by the President of FISAE,
10:00 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
 

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.
 

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