Yakaköy: Art and Culture in Dibeklihan

Those who want to combine Yakaköy with art and culture will find a range of perspectives at Dibeklihan Kültür ve Sanat Köyü: an ethnographic museum, galleries featuring changing works, workshops and events. The offerings vary in theme and format. This means the cultural side of the place cannot be reduced to a single exhibition.

Ethnography and Architecture at Dibeklihan

The Nadide & Mahmut Altay Müzesi is Dibeklihan’s permanent ethnographic exhibition space. It provides a fixed thematic counterpoint to the artworks that are regularly refreshed as part of the annual programme. Visitors interested in ethnographic exhibitions can take this focus into account when choosing their cultural discoveries.

Dibeklihan Kültür ve Sanat Köyü was founded in 2008. Its architectural concept incorporates old artefacts and objects, and is designed with respect for regional architecture and nature. This combination of a cultural venue and an architectural concept complements the exhibitions with a distinctive perspective on design and its connection to the region. The Nadide & Mahmut Altay Müzesi and the galleries offer different approaches: ethnography in one, and changing artworks in a variety of forms in the others.

Galleries with Different Formats

Every year from May to November, Dibeklihan Kültür ve Sanat Köyü hosts 30 exhibitions representing different art forms. They are displayed both indoors and outdoors. The time period and number give the exhibition programme a clear seasonal focus, while also covering different art forms and display locations. The Erdinç Bakla Galerisi, for example, has 40 m² of indoor space and 60 m² of outdoor space. As part of the annual programme, its artworks are refreshed every 15 days.

The Yıldız Kenter Sanat Galerisi offers a different spatial layout: its 149 m² comprise four rooms separated by arches. Works there are also refreshed every 15 days as part of the annual programme, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and other artworks. Gallery visitors can therefore take note of different presentation formats: one gallery with indoor and outdoor space, and another with four rooms arranged by arches. The works mentioned range from painting and photography to three-dimensional pieces.

Square, Events and Workshops

The 600 m² Orhan Kemal Meydanı complements the galleries with an open-air exhibition and event venue. Paintings, sculptures and photographs are among the works shown there. During the summer months, the square hosts music festivals, talks, book signings, memorial evenings, theatre performances, art workshops, free open-air film screenings and fashion shows. The programme thus ranges from visual art and literature to performances and film nights.

The workshops also cover a variety of areas: Dibeklihan has ceramics, jewellery, drama and music workshops. Important concerts by the Bodrum Caz Festivali are also held every summer. Families looking to bring together their cultural interests can choose from a range of themes—from the ethnographic exhibition space and changing art to music, theatre and cinema. You can take into account which of these you want to shape your stay when choosing a holiday apartment in Yakaköy as part of your trip planning.

For the broader travel overview: Ortakentyahşi.