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<p> <strong>Hi friends!</strong> </p>
<p>Istanbul hosts the first global meeting of artists from different cities and villages of Turkey. Thirty historical buildings host exhibitions of more than 600 artists.</p>
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<p>The presented works (about 3000) participate in the program Yeditepe Bienali. The arts festival began on 31 March, was opened by the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Closing of the festival-may 15.</p>
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<p>One exhibition you have seen. It took place in Hagia Sophia. It was there that the President and opened an art festival. Today I will show pictures of Turkish artists. Names I will not write and the name. They just had so much that I month is not enough to describe. If I was still so well versed in Turkish artists, it would be easier. Show pictures of the work so you have an idea what the live artists of Turkey.</p>
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<p>I will choose the paintings that I liked the most. 3,000 works hard to lay out for display. Drawing on ceramics is especially interesting. I can't imagine how they paint and make such compositions.</p>
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<p>The Yeditepe Bienali program is developed by the municipality of Istanbul's Fatih district. It is aimed at development of all creative directions of Turkey. For the first time in the country began to use dynamic exhibitions in the territories of historical buildings. The goal is to attract more Turkish people to art. At the same time, artists and masters of other creative professions will not pay a lot of money for the organization of exhibitions. To organize an exhibition in Istanbul in a rented room is very expensive. Many artists remain in the shadows. The Ministry of culture and tourism of Turkey with the assistance of the President and many other organizations want to bring art to a new level.</p>
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<p><strong>In the photo you see a ceramic tile-this is the work of a Turkish artist.</strong></p>
<p>The program Yeditepe Bienali organizes live performances of artists of different crafts. Thus, they show mastery and attract new participants into their craft.</p>
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<p>In the photos you see a mosaic. Works can be called a beautiful Oriental fairy tale. Most tourists see the lamps that look like magical pieces of glass, put together. When looking at these pictures, there was a feeling that took a big lamp and turned in the plane.</p>
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<p>The exhibition we went to was held in madrasa of the Suleymaniye. In the photos the view from the top of the building. Madrasah occupies a huge territory. Located next to Istanbul's largest mosque, Suleymaniye.</p>
<blockquote> Madrasahs are educational institutions at the mosque.</blockquote>
<p>In our time, there are even Internet madrasas that provide an initial level of religious Islamic education.</p>
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<p>On the territory of the madrasah there were a lot of unusual geometric shapes. Why unusual? They're made of glass, first. Secondly, the glass is very beautifully painted. It's a painting, only assembled into a mold.</p>
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<p>The madrasah courtyard</p>
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<p><strong>While you are considering the works of contemporary Turkish artists, I will tell you about the three most expensive paintings in Turkey.</strong></p>
<p>The first two places are occupied by paintings by famous painter Osman Hamdi Bey:</p>
<p> "Istanbul lady" - more than 2 million dollars.</p>
<p> "Turtle trainer" - 1 million 200 thousand dollars.</p>
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<p>It is worth noting that Osman Hamdi Bey opened the first art school in Turkey. He also organized the archaeological Museum of Istanbul. Copies of paintings are sold in many places in Istanbul.</p>
<p>The third most expensive painting belongs to the artist Burhan Dogancay. It's called the Blue Symphony. Cost-600 thousand dollars</p>
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<p>"<a href="https://turkeyforfriends.com/news/10_samykh_dorogikh_kartin_tureckikh_khudozhnikov/2017-01-26-1459">Blue Symphony</a>"</p>
<p><strong>Paintings by Burhan Dogancay can be seen in the 94 museums around the world.</strong></p>
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<p>Then we walked around the building from the other side. Previously lived here the students of the madrasa. Throughout the length in each room a small fairy tale of paintings. This is the second part of the exhibition.</p>
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<p>Art in Turkey is mainly known for their miniatures. Dawn which falls on the 16th century. Of the famous historical artists can be mentioned Wali-Jan and Haidar. Originally they were from Tabriz. Romance in Turkish miniature has never been. She was attracted by its clarity of story about any event.</p>
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<p>Contemporary artists in Turkey are working in the miniature style, keeping the tradition. As a rule, the paintings are full of bright colors and holistic images.</p>
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<p>The theme of Turkish artists are often images of Sufi. Rumi is the main character. Rumi's philosophical poems are transferred to the canvas. Get very entertaining and wise images.</p>
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<p>It is difficult for me to describe the Turkish art of artists. This is a completely new direction for me. The Turks have their own style and historical experience. It takes a long time to live in Turkey to become a bit of an expert in this field. In General, I liked the exhibition. I hope you had a good time too!</p>
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<p> <strong>Photo taken on the iPhone 6S+</strong></p>
<p> Thank you for your attention! Today is another wonderful day! All good sentiments! </p>
<p>From Turkey, @rosy440. </p>
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