The Art Gallery of
Old Datça
Maison Magi is a vibrant hub where art and culture come together through exhibitions, workshops, and an Artist Residency, set against the historic texture and citrus gardens of Eski Datça.
Maison Magi is a distinguished meeting point for art and culture, where thoughtfully curated exhibitions, inspiring workshops, and a boutique artist residency program come together to foster creativity and dialogue. Nestled within a fragrant citrus grove, this space brings together contemporary artistic practices and time-honored techniques, celebrating both tradition and innovation.
Let fish be under what is given, and let them multiply in it. Let each one be upon the earth, and let great creatures multiply, and let them be given. Let the seas full of seasons be fruitful with animals in the evening, and let darkness prevail therein. In the midst of them, among those gathered, let there be those who bear fruit and those without animals. Let the spirit of life fill the firmament, and let those who move be seen; that is good. Let images appear upon the waters at evening, and let them be there in their given forms without flesh.
'BİR MİNOS HİKAYESİ'
'BİR MİNOS HİKAYESİ' **10 March – 15 April 2026** If we set aside the salty water between us, how close we truly are to one another… “Culture is closed to everyone who is foreign to it,” Sorokin says in one of his reflections. If we adopt his view, then for someone living on Carian lands it is impossible to be foreign to Minoan culture. The participants in this exhibition traced the imprint of a great culture and—much like Bach composing a fugue on a theme that was not his own, even wholly unfamiliar—first sketched a disembodied mental map of a culture that belongs to another yet feels profoundly their own. They then brought their emotion-shaped thoughts into conversation with terracotta and sound. “A Minoan Story” truly tells us a story. Although it roams along the edges of archaeology, it is not an archaeological exhibition, nor does it harden within the analytical discipline of a chronological history. On the contrary, through personal expressions and a sound installation that turns the exhibition into a journey to ancient times, it transforms culture into a collective vision and an artistic proposition. This “collection exhibition” brings together works selected over the years by Sena Pir — founder of Maison Magi and a cultural entrepreneur — uniting them under one roof in dialogue with the spirit of the space. You are invited to explore the artistic conversation we have been building in Datça, this time through the lens of a collection.
10 MART-15 NİSANSpace
ART GALLERY
Our art gallery welcomes all artists and art enthusiasts, aiming to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work and to support promising young talents.
ARTIST RESIDENCE
We offer our local and international guests an inspiring and tranquil environment where guest artists are welcomed and supported in pursuing their creative work.
RELAX AREA
In the heart of nature, our year-round workshops include yoga, cacao ceremonies, "follow the line" drawing, intuitive painting, art therapy, Ayurveda, meditation, watercolor, astrology, Feng Shui, inspiration hunts with children, and Chi Gong.
THE GARDEN
If you ever feel like taking a break from art or sipping a glass in a quiet space to seek inspiration and enjoy unique flavors, our café is here to welcome you.
CAFE
Located in the heart of Maison Magi’s citrus grove, the café & brasserie is a cozy spot offering aromatic coffee, fine wines, and delicious bites — a peaceful escape nestled in nature.
CONCEPT STORE
Every item you find in our store—where the handcrafted creations of many artists are exhibited and available for purchase—is not only a masterpiece, but also a meaningful keepsake to remember.
FEATURED ARTIST
İDİL BERF
İDİL BERF
İdil Berf was born in 1980 in Istanbul and began painting at the age of three. She graduated from Ata College, Department of Foreign Languages, in 1998 and completed her studies at Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting in 2002, ranking first in her class.
She studied for four years in the studios of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Pilevneli and Prof. Dr. Erol Eti.
Her first poetry book, Yunus Boyutu, was published in 2005, followed by her second collection, Yakın Dağ, in 2019.
She has held five solo exhibitions to date, including Galeri Artist (Istanbul, 2003), Galeri Anjelik (Istanbul, 2003), Mayadrom (Istanbul, 2004), Astrantia Gallery (Datça, 2019), and Karabatak Gallery (Anthaven Bodrum, 2024), and has participated in several group shows. Her works have been featured in auctions and fairs, and have entered many prominent private collections both in Turkey and abroad.
She lives and works in Bodrum, where she also develops site-specific projects and provides art consultancy.
Upcoming Events
CREATIVE & HEALING
WORKSHOPS
Get ready to deepen your creative journey at Maison Magi! From hands-on art and traditional crafts to expressive dance, restorative yoga, healing sound-therapy sessions, and many more multi-layered experiences, our workshops are thoughtfully designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit in the heart of our fragrant citrus garden.
Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on social media—you won’t want to miss a single session! If you’re an artist, artisan, instructor, or facilitator eager to share your craft or practice, we invite you to submit your workshop proposal. Whether you guide a paintbrush, weave stories through movement, lead meditation, or explore sound healing, Maison Magi is the perfect stage for your vision to flourish. Apply now and join our vibrant community of creators!
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