Weaving has long served as a powerful metaphor for connection and destiny, from the Greek Fates to medieval tapestries and modern literature. In this session, we explore how threads and patterns in art and myth reflect the interwoven nature of human experience. Through selected examples from ancient Mesopotamia, Greek mythology, and later artistic traditions, we will consider how artists and storytellers have engaged with ideas of time, continuity, and change – and how these themes resonate across cultures. ‘The Culture Club‘ is a series for everyone curious about art, culture, and creativity — and who would like to share their thoughts and reflections in English within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each gathering will focus on a theme and begin with a short presentation illustrated by artworks, stories, and cultural examples. Together we will explore ideas that connect different cultures and historical periods — from ancient myths and artefacts to literature, as well as modern art, music, and film. Through these images and stories, we will uncover the threads of connection that bind human life, and discover how art and myth can inspire fresh perspectives on our own experiences. No previous knowledge is required. ‘The Culture Club‘ offers a welcoming space for dialogue, discovery, and creative reflection. Further information about ‘The Culture Club’ and Dr. Petek Göker Erköse can be found HERE .

This gathering explores impermanence as a central theme in art and culture. Across different periods and traditions, artists have reflected on change, transience, and the fragile nature of beauty. We will move through a range of artistic expressions, from Vanitas still lifes and Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism and performance-based works, examining how impermanence appears as both loss and transformation, and by connecting visual art with literary and cultural examples, we will consider how shifting states such as growth, decay, and renewal shape both artistic creation and human experience. ‘The Culture Club‘ is a series for everyone curious about art, culture, and creativity — and who would like to share their thoughts and reflections in English within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each gathering will focus on a theme and begin with a short presentation illustrated by artworks, stories, and cultural examples. Together we will explore ideas that connect different cultures and historical periods — from ancient myths and artefacts to literature, as well as modern art, music, and film. Through these images and stories, we will uncover the threads of connection that bind human life, and discover how art and myth can inspire fresh perspectives on our own experiences. No previous knowledge is required. ‘The Culture Club‘ offers a welcoming space for dialogue, discovery, and creative reflection. Further information about ‘The Culture Club’ and Dr. Petek Göker Erköse can be found HERE .

Today's event focuses on the idea of unity and interconnectedness as expressed in art, literature, and music. From prehistoric cave paintings to the works of Vincent van Gogh, Hilma af Klint, and Andy Goldsworthy, we will explore how artists have sought to represent the relationship between human beings and the wider world. The session also draws on literary voices such as Walt Whitman and Stefan Zweig, alongside musical works by Gustav Mahler and Arvo Pärt, to trace how different disciplines approach the idea of belonging to a greater whole. ‘The Culture Club‘ is a series for everyone curious about art, culture, and creativity — and who would like to share their thoughts and reflections in English within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each gathering will focus on a theme and begin with a short presentation illustrated by artworks, stories, and cultural examples. Together we will explore ideas that connect different cultures and historical periods — from ancient myths and artefacts to literature, as well as modern art, music, and film. Through these images and stories, we will uncover the threads of connection that bind human life, and discover how art and myth can inspire fresh perspectives on our own experiences. No previous knowledge is required. ‘The Culture Club‘ offers a welcoming space for dialogue, discovery, and creative reflection. Further information about ‘The Culture Club’ and Dr. Petek Göker Erköse can be found HERE .