Tag: Art
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On YouTube: Photograph Istanbul: A Short Walk on a Summer’s Day in Cengelkoy
In Cengelkoy, a peaceful, beautiful neighbourhood on the Asian side of Istanbul, a short walk is all it takes to create many lovely memories. I decided to try my luck on a sunny day to add more content to my urban photography archive. Even in just a few hours, I came across a cat that…
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On YouTube: Photograph Istanbul: Spring In The City 2026
I wanted to photograph Istanbul. I wanted to film it to showcase the unique beauty of the spring months. That was the aim of my YouTube video. To this end, I wandered through various neighbourhoods of Istanbul. I watched the Golden Horn and the city’s energy at sunset. I witnessed the refined taste that adorns…
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BBC: Iznik – The Ottoman Art That Captivated Europe
BBC’s video content reveals some of the secrets of İznik tiles.
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On YouTube: A Quick Look: Bursa – Iznik Top Five Sights To Visit
Known historically as Nicaea, the town of Iznik is a charming place with important Christian pilgrimage sites, impressive Roman-era theatres, city walls and ruins, and one of the most significant early Turkish settlements in Anatolia. With Pope Leo 14th visit in November 2025 in order to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of…
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On YouTube: A Quick Look – Museum of Troy – The Polyxena Sarcophagus
The second episode of “A Quick Look” series in my YouTube channel focuses on “The Polyxena Sarcophagus”. It is a major highlight of the Museum of Troy, located in Canakkale, Turkiye. This beautiful ancient sarcophagus, dated back to 6th century BC, depicts a wedding preparation scene on one side and the “sacrifice” of Polyxena on…
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On YouTube: A Quick Look – Turkish Painting – Nuri İyem
The first episode of “A Quick Look” YouTube series focuses on a Turkish painter from 20th century: Nuri İyem. He was a painter who highlighted some of the most important socio-economic developments of Turkish society during his lifetime.
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Extraordinary Objects in Kars And A Limited Time To See
Two extraordinary medieval objects, a golden belt and a golden bracelet, are currently on display for a limited time in the city of Kars, also home to the medieval ruins of Ani.
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Why Is 2023 A Great Time To Visit Or Revisit Istanbul?
2023 is a great time to visit or revisit Istanbul. In the first half of 2023 several new museums and historical locations will be opened to public for the first time.
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Istanbul’s New Turkish Bath Is Ready For The Istanbul Biennale
One of the leading examples of Turkish Baths, the Cinili Hammam in Istanbul, will reopen soon after its restoration and host some modern art installations during the Istanbul Biennale.
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