A contemporary art museum in Türkiye’s Cappadocia region is contributing to the area’s cultural heritage by showcasing original works that complement the region’s historic landscape.
The Contemporary Art Museum, established in 2018 under Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (NEVÜ), features 350 works reflecting contemporary artistic approaches by academics from various universities as well as local and international artists living in the region.
Located in a space of approximately 1,650 square meters, the museum aims to preserve and pass on the region’s artistic legacy to future generations.
A general view of the Contemporary Art Museum in Cappadocia, Nevşehir, central Türkiye, May 19, 2026. (AA Photo)
Savaş Kurtuluş Çevik, the museum director and an associate professor at NEVÜ’s Faculty of Fine Arts, said Cappadocia’s cultural identity has been strengthened through investments in contemporary art alongside its rich natural and historical heritage.
