Public Talks & Lecture Series
Developed as the foundation’s second major project, this series includes lectures and public discussions led by the founder and invited experts. The program broadens the institution’s public activity and supports its commitment to accessible, research-based cultural dialogue.
Alan Nekhay – Art and the City
Event date: 07 June 2025
Venue: Summer Park Business Center, Alanya, Türkiye
Language: Russian
A public talk on the artistic, social, and curatorial foundations of the exhibition.
Alan Nekhay — founder of the exhibition and of the Alan Nekhay Foundation — discusses the development of Lace Grace Revolt, focusing on the role of contemporary art as a tool for dialogue, empowerment, and the rethinking of social roles. The talk outlines the exhibition’s conceptual framework, production process, and core values: gender equality, artistic freedom, and the potential of locally grounded cultural initiatives to generate global conversations.
Organized as part of the Summer Lecture Series by the Alan Nekhay Foundation in collaboration with Oba Vse Dela.
Venue: Summer Park Business Center, Alanya, Türkiye
Language: Russian
A public talk on the artistic, social, and curatorial foundations of the exhibition.
Alan Nekhay — founder of the exhibition and of the Alan Nekhay Foundation — discusses the development of Lace Grace Revolt, focusing on the role of contemporary art as a tool for dialogue, empowerment, and the rethinking of social roles. The talk outlines the exhibition’s conceptual framework, production process, and core values: gender equality, artistic freedom, and the potential of locally grounded cultural initiatives to generate global conversations.
Organized as part of the Summer Lecture Series by the Alan Nekhay Foundation in collaboration with Oba Vse Dela.
Alexandre Vassiliev — Secrets of Fashion Houses
Event date: 28 June 2025
Venue: Summer Park Business Center, Alanya, Türkiye
Language: Russian
A lecture on the hidden histories of Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Pierre Cardin.
Fashion historian and art critic Alexander Vasiliev reveals lesser-known stories behind the world’s most influential fashion houses. The lecture explores the personal destinies of legendary designers and shows how fashion intersects with culture, politics, and the spirit of its time.
Organized as part of the Summer Lecture Series by the Alan Nekhay Foundation in collaboration with Oba Vse Dela.
Venue: Summer Park Business Center, Alanya, Türkiye
Language: Russian
A lecture on the hidden histories of Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Pierre Cardin.
Fashion historian and art critic Alexander Vasiliev reveals lesser-known stories behind the world’s most influential fashion houses. The lecture explores the personal destinies of legendary designers and shows how fashion intersects with culture, politics, and the spirit of its time.
Organized as part of the Summer Lecture Series by the Alan Nekhay Foundation in collaboration with Oba Vse Dela.
Alexandre Vassiliev — Beauty in Exile
Event date: 02 September 2025
Venue: Alanya Kültür Merkezi, Alanya, Türkiye
Language: Russian
A lecture on the impact of Russian émigrés on European fashion of the 20th century.
Alexander Vasiliev examines the influence of Russian migration on the evolution of fashion in Paris, Istanbul, and beyond. The lecture traces connections between couture, ballet, cinema, and the cultural heritage of émigré communities.
Organized by the Alan Nekhay Foundation in collaboration with Oba Vse Dela.
Venue: Alanya Kültür Merkezi, Alanya, Türkiye
Language: Russian
A lecture on the impact of Russian émigrés on European fashion of the 20th century.
Alexander Vasiliev examines the influence of Russian migration on the evolution of fashion in Paris, Istanbul, and beyond. The lecture traces connections between couture, ballet, cinema, and the cultural heritage of émigré communities.
Organized by the Alan Nekhay Foundation in collaboration with Oba Vse Dela.