Türk Telekom presents ‘accessible art’ projects at AKM
ONE of Türkiye’s leading telecommunications and technology companies, Türk Telekom continues its corporate social responsibility projects that transform technology into goodness and benefit.
Supporting accessible living at Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) through events and applications such as “Talking Paintings Digital Art Exhibition” and “Audio Steps,” Türk Telekom offers a different art experience to visually and hearing-impaired art enthusiasts with its “Accessible Theater.”
Implemented in collaboration with Istanbul State Theatres within the AKM, the “Accessible Theater” project will continue with the play “Today, Tomorrow” throughout March. Within the scope of the project, live descriptions, stage tours and subtitles are provided in designated State Theatre performances, offering an art experience that transcends barriers.
“Within the framework of our understanding of ‘Adding Value to Türkiye,’ we are transforming technology into goodness and benefit, and we continue our efforts with activities and applications such as theater and exhibitions to make AKM accessible, of which we are the main supporter,” said Arif Sancaktaroğlu, corporate communications director of Türk Telekom.
“With our Accessible Theater project, we offer art enthusiasts an accessible experience with our new play ‘Today, Tomorrow,’”
Sancaktaroğlu added.
Türk Telekom, realizing its corporate social responsibility activities under the understanding of “Adding Value to Türkiye,” strengthens accessibility at the Atatürk Cultural Center by blending technology with culture and art.
Türk Telekom’s accessibility project, “Audio Steps,” offers visually and hearingimpaired art enthusiasts the opportunity to move around AKM’s open and closed areas without needing assistance. Additionally, the company implements various events focused on technology and digital transformation.
Transforming a special selection from the National Palaces Painting Museum Collection into a different art experience with the “Talking Paintings Digital Art Exhibition” at AKM last December, Türk Telekom initiated the “Accessible Theater Project” in collaboration with Istanbul State Theatres General Directorate 2024.
Emphasizing that there are accessible art activities for everyone at AKM with projects such as the “Talking Paintings Digital Art Exhibition” and “Accessible Theater,” Sancaktaroğlu said in addition to the sponsorship of the Türk Telekom Opera Salon, which is at the heart of AKM, they aimed to create a space where everyone can participate in cultural and artistic activities.
“We are pleased to make art accessible to everyone by using technology according to the needs of society. With our ‘Audio
Steps’ application implemented at AKM, our visually and hearing-impaired visitors can easily explore all indoor and outdoor areas. With the ‘Talking Paintings Digital Art Exhibition’ we held last December, we brought together visually impaired citizens with paintings from the National Palaces Painting Museum Collection, allowing them to recognize the paintings through audio descriptions,” he noted.
“Now, with this year’s ‘Accessible Theater’ project, we provide visually and hearing-impaired art enthusiasts with an art experience that transcends visual, auditory and physical barriers. We will continue to make the technology we develop with the understanding of ‘Adding Value to Türkiye’ available to everyone.”