Üçbölük Köyü Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi: Gelenekten Moderne Uzayan Sanatsal Yolculuk

The Üçbölük Village Culture and Art Center, established in 1999 through the personal efforts of Recai Demirsöz in the Üçbölük Village of Safranbolu district in Karabük, is an important art and history center reflecting the region's cultural heritage. Situated in the village center, this Art Center was created by transforming a traditional village primary school after personal repair and renovation efforts, attracting attention with both its indoor and outdoor exhibition areas. The museum's collection encompasses a wide range from archaeological artifacts of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods to traditional handicrafts and modern artworks. Notably, Recai Demirsöz's paintings and woodwork inspired by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Vincent Willem Van Gogh, and Edvard Munch define the museum's artistic identity. Beyond being a space where historical artifacts are displayed, the museum also contributes to the cultural and artistic development of the region by exhibiting the works of local artists. The Üçbölük Village Culture and Art Center serves as a significant attraction for art and history enthusiasts both locally and internationally. The Art Center successfully fulfills its mission of preserving the region's rich cultural heritage and passing it on to future generations. Within the scope of this study, examinations were conducted at the Culture and Art Center, defined as a museum/art gallery, in 2018, 2019, 2025, and research was carried out on the museum's historical process and exhibition areas. This article utilizes qualitative and quantitative data obtained to provide information about the museum's historical process, describes the works on display, and ultimately attempts to emphasize the significance and importance of the subject.