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Leaders
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
INTERVIEW: Turkish Artist Bridges Dreams and Sustainability at Masaha
The ninth cycle of the three-month Masaha Residency is taking place at Riyadh's Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall from 20 April to 12 July, 2025. This program fostered research, public dialogue, and artistic experimentation among participants. Residents benefited from weekly mentorship, masterclasses, historical site visits, and a final group showcase funded by the Misk Art Institute. Cycle 9 welcomed thirteen international and Saudi artists who explored the theme 'At the Edge of Knowing' through art and public programming. This residency encourages innovative approaches to address pressing global issues, particularly climate change. Among the talented participants is Ayca Ceylan, a Turkish artist whose work exemplifies the residency's mission to foster creativity while raising awareness about ecological challenges. Turkish artist Ayca Ceylan at Masaha Ayca Ceylan: An Artist with a Vision Ayca Ceylan describes herself as a 'co-performance artist and environmental writer.' She emphasizes the importance of understanding how 'ecology, technology, and metallurgy create collective healing and sustainable futures.' Ceylan's artistic practice revolves around using art as a tool for awareness, especially in the context of climate change. She believes that art can effectively communicate critical messages about our environment. Ceylan's innovative projects include AI-generated video pieces and educational texts. She also creates charity-printed sea shells, which showcase her research and creativity. One of her most notable projects, titled 'sandland, oracle codes of the ancient feature,' draws inspiration from her dreams. Ceylan views dreams as powerful vehicles for artistic expression, stating, 'As an artist, I always believe that dreams are a powerful tool for creation.' Turkish artist Ayca Ceylan at Masaha The Power of Dreams in Art Ceylan's artistic journey is deeply intertwined with her dreams. She explains, 'Every morning I pray and meditate, and I think about these dreams and hidden messages inside.' This psychological connection to her dreams informs her performances and installations. In her work, she explores the themes of nature and the unconscious mind, creating a profound dialogue between the two. In her performance, Ceylan recites evocative lines: 'I'm the daughter of the crescent dunes, voice of stations, vessel of coats, and revolt through with me on the scents.' These powerful words reflect her deep connection to the natural world and her commitment to environmental advocacy. Ceylan's performances invite audiences to engage with the themes of ecology and sustainability on a personal level. A Call to Action Ayca Ceylan's participation in Masaha Residency highlights the vital role of artists in addressing climate change. Through her innovative projects and performances, she encourages audiences to reflect on their relationship with nature. Ceylan's work serves as a reminder that art can inspire change and foster awareness about pressing environmental issues. As she eloquently states, 'Art sometimes could be a really useful tool to bring awareness about this topic.' In a world facing significant ecological challenges, Ceylan's vision and creativity shine brightly, offering hope for a sustainable future. Short link : Post Views: 88
Metro
31-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Could inhaling this unique air be the key to healing certain health issues?
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A beekeeper in Turkey is providing a unique treatment to help people recover from ailments – breathing in air from the hives. Huseyin Ceylan comes from a family of beekeepers and studied agriculture before starting his bee farm in Karaburun, bordering the Aegean Sea, 30 years ago. The area is popular thanks to its coasts, but some have begun visiting to seek the traditional 'apitherapy', a term derived from the Greek for bees. Guests tend to stay several days in cabins in lush greenery, inhaling air from beehives for up to three hours a day, which Ceylan says helps with issues from allergies to migraines. The government does not officially recognise the therapy, though it is practised by many other beekeepers around Turkey as well as in other countries, including Germany and Russia. Ceylan has lobbied for years for the sector to be accepted, conducting research and presenting findings to officials. 'We are not against what we call Western medicine. After all, it is also very important,' he said. 'I have been doing this for fifteen years, trying to bring this into medicine.' Ulku Ozman, 69, decided to try the therapy method after a friend suggested it when several surgeries and frequent use of medicines weakened her immune system. In her nearly week-long visit, Ozman and others enter a cabin where ventilators connected to beehives deliver air. Each session lasts 45 minutes, with participants moving every 15 minutes to breathe from three different beehives, each with a different smell. Guests pay around 5,000 lira (£95) per day for the treatment plus accommodation and food. Visitor Senay Ilham, 68, has breast cancer that metastasised to her spine but is in remission after receiving conventional treatment. 'This smell seems familiar. It's like it is (coming) from my childhood,' she said. '(The beehive air) always brings me a breeze from these things. It relaxes me both psychologically and physically.' While bees in particular aren't known for their healing powers, their honey is. In 2019, a man whose infected penis split had it reconstructed with Manuka honey. Doctors first thought the patient, 55, from Roskilde, Denmark, was suffering from balanoposthitis, a condition which causes the foreskin and glans to become inflamed, but they found tumours. More Trending After removing the tumours, medics attempted to repair the penis using skin grafts, but opted for honey dressings instead when the procedure was unsuccessful. Manuka honey is known to have antiviral, ant-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and can be used to treat anti-healing wounds. It's made from nectar collected by bees that pollinate manuka trees, found in New Zealand and Australia. The report said that within two weeks, healthy tissue started to fill the wound on the man's genitals. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Urgent recall of 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew over fears they contain wood pieces MORE: 'I've spent £20,000 on prostate cancer drug – but this new test could save NHS money' MORE: US recalls tomatoes so dangerous 'there's a reasonable chance of death'
Observer
31-05-2025
- Health
- Observer
Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkey
At his farm tucked away in an idyllic valley near the Aegean Sea, beekeeper Huseyin Ceylan helps people recover from ailments by having them inhale air from hives. Ceylan says people come regularly in late spring to Karaburun, in Turkey's Aegean coastal province of Izmir, mainly to supplement conventional treatment with traditional "apitherapy," a term derived from the Greek for bees. Guests tend to stay several days in cabins in lush greenery, inhaling air from beehives for up to three hours a day, which Ceylan says helps with issues from allergies to migraines. Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkey The government does not officially recognise the therapy though it is practiced by many other beekeepers round Turkey as well as in other countries including Germany and Russia. Ceylan, who comes from a family of beekeepers and studied agriculture, started his bee farm in Karaburun 30 years ago. He has lobbied for years for the sector to be accepted, conducting research and presenting findings to officials. "We are not against what we call Western medicine. After all, it is also very important too," he said, adding that his method goes hand-in-hand with conventional treatment. "I have been doing this for fifteen years, trying to bring this into medicine." Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkey CHILDHOOD NOSTALGIA Ulku Ozman, 69, decided to try the therapy method after a friend suggested it when several surgeries and frequent use of medicines weakened her immune system. In her nearly week-long visit, Ozman and others enter a cabin where ventilators connected to beehives deliver air. Each session lasts 45 minutes, with participants moving every 15 minutes to breathe from three different beehives, each with a different smell. Guests pay around 5,000 lira ($128) per day for the treatment plus accommodation and food. Seated across from the beehives with ventilators on their faces, the guests take deep breaths. Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkey Senay Ilham, 68, has breast cancer that metastasized to her spine but is in remission after receiving conventional treatment. "This smell seems familiar. It's like it is (coming) from my childhood," she said, recalling being stung by bees while playing outside as children with beekeepers working nearby. "(The beehive air) always brings me a breeze from these things. It relaxes me both psychologically and physically." —Reuters
AsiaOne
30-05-2025
- Health
- AsiaOne
Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkey, World News
KARABURUN, Turkey — At his farm tucked away in an idyllic valley near the Aegean Sea, beekeeper Huseyin Ceylan helps people recover from ailments by having them inhale air from hives. Ceylan says people come regularly in late spring to Karaburun, in Turkey's Aegean coastal province of Izmir, mainly to supplement conventional treatment with traditional "apitherapy", a term derived from the Greek for bees. Guests tend to stay several days in cabins in lush greenery, inhaling air from beehives for up to three hours a day, which Ceylan says helps with issues from allergies to migraines. The government does not officially recognise the therapy though it is practiced by many other beekeepers round Turkey as well as in other countries including Germany and Russia. Ceylan, who comes from a family of beekeepers and studied agriculture, started his bee farm in Karaburun 30 years ago. He has lobbied for years for the sector to be accepted, conducting research and presenting findings to officials. "We are not against what we call Western medicine. After all, it is also very important too," he said, adding that his method goes hand-in-hand with conventional treatment. "I have been doing this for fifteen years, trying to bring this into medicine." Childhood nostalgia Ulku Ozman, 69, decided to try the therapy method after a friend suggested it when several surgeries and frequent use of medicines weakened her immune system. In her nearly week-long visit, Ozman and others enter a cabin where ventilators connected to beehives deliver air. Each session lasts 45 minutes, with participants moving every 15 minutes to breathe from three different beehives, each with a different smell. Guests pay around 5,000 lira (S$164) per day for the treatment plus accommodation and food. Seated across from the beehives with ventilators on their faces, the guests take deep breaths. Senay Ilham, 68, has breast cancer that metastasised to her spine but is in remission after receiving conventional treatment. "This smell seems familiar. It's like it is (coming) from my childhood," she said, recalling being stung by bees while playing outside as children with beekeepers working nearby. "(The beehive air) always brings me a breeze from these things. It relaxes me both psychologically and physically." [[nid:715418]]
Reuters
29-05-2025
- General
- Reuters
Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkey
KARABURUN, Turkey May 29 (Reuters) - At his farm tucked away in an idyllic valley near the Aegean Sea, beekeeper Huseyin Ceylan helps people recover from ailments by having them inhale air from hives. Ceylan says people come regularly in late spring to Karaburun, in Turkey's Aegean coastal province of Izmir, mainly to supplement conventional treatment with traditional "apitherapy," a term derived from the Greek for bees. Guests tend to stay several days in cabins in lush greenery, inhaling air from beehives for up to three hours a day, which Ceylan says helps with issues from allergies to migraines. The government does not officially recognise the therapy though it is practiced by many other beekeepers round Turkey as well as in other countries including Germany and Russia. Ceylan, who comes from a family of beekeepers and studied agriculture, started his bee farm in Karaburun 30 years ago. He has lobbied for years for the sector to be accepted, conducting research and presenting findings to officials. "We are not against what we call Western medicine. After all, it is also very important too," he said, adding that his method goes hand-in-hand with conventional treatment. "I have been doing this for fifteen years, trying to bring this into medicine." Ulku Ozman, 69, decided to try the therapy method after a friend suggested it when several surgeries and frequent use of medicines weakened her immune system. In her nearly week-long visit, Ozman and others enter a cabin where ventilators connected to beehives deliver air. Each session lasts 45 minutes, with participants moving every 15 minutes to breathe from three different beehives, each with a different smell. Guests pay around 5,000 lira ($128) per day for the treatment plus accommodation and food. Seated across from the beehives with ventilators on their faces, the guests take deep breaths. Senay Ilham, 68, has breast cancer that metastasized to her spine but is in remission after receiving conventional treatment. "This smell seems familiar. It's like it is (coming) from my childhood," she said, recalling being stung by bees while playing outside as children with beekeepers working nearby. "(The beehive air) always brings me a breeze from these things. It relaxes me both psychologically and physically." ($1 = 39.1026 liras)
