Ayşe Aldemir

Ayşe Aldemir is a Researcher and Head of the Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection at Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum. She holds a PhD in Turkish Islamic Arts from Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts (2021). Her academic journey includes advanced training in paper conservation in Italy and degrees in Art History and Art Management.

Research Interests: Aldemir specializes in Islamic art, particularly Ottoman cultural heritage, antique trade dynamics, and museum curation practices. Her work bridges historical art objects with their socio-cultural contexts, focusing on figures like Robert-Sadia Pardo who influenced global art collection histories.

Awards & Recognition: Her 2024 article in the MET Journal highlights her contribution to understanding transnational art networks. This publication was honored as a notable scholarly contribution by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Education Path:

• B.A. Art History (1st class honors), Hacettepe University (1995–1999)
• M.A. Art Management, Yeditepe University (2007–2009)
• Doctorate in Turkish Islamic Arts, Mimar Sinan University (2021)
• Specialized training: Paper Conservation in Florence (2000–2003)

Labs/Teams: Directs the Arts of the Book Collection at SSM, collaborating with international institutions on cultural heritage preservation projects.