A large gathering of Consuls, their families, lecturers and art enthusiasts turned out at Saint Benoit High School’s “ La Galerie” on Thursday evening for the official opening exhibition of the Francophonic look: Turquerie and Orientalism. 50 works from the Erol Makzume collection, depicted in different techniques, belonging to 40 artists, are presenting to artlovers, some being exhibited for the first time. Serious interest has been shown in several others.
On behalf of the FICAC, Hon. Aykut Eken, congratulated Hon. Erol Makzume for the excellent work he did.
At the meeting held at the House of Lords on the kind invitation of Lord Lingfield, The Hon. Arnold Foote, President of the World Federation of Consuls discussed in detail the work of the Federation. Also present was Mr. Guy Horridge, Chief Executive Officer of CVQO and at that meeting Lord Lingfield congratulated the World Federation of Consuls on the excellent work being done internationally and honoured FICAC by offering to host a directors meeting of FICAC at the House of Lords.