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The Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) organized a conference in Moscow to present the artistic and architectural heritage of Istanbul as part of its “Turkish Art Platform Talks” initiative.
The event, titled “Istanbul and Daydreams,” was held at the Eastern Literature Center of the Russian State Library.
It was attended by Moscow YEE Coordinator Ersin Akbulut, Head of the YEE Department of Turkish Culture and Arts Omur Karsli, art historian Ismail Erdogan, and other guests.
In his remarks, Akbulut stated that the Yunus Emre Institute has been active in Moscow since 2018 and has organized various cultural activities related to Turkish art, literature, and culture.
He noted that six programs are planned this year under the “Turkish Art Platform Talks” project, with the Moscow event being the first.
During the conference, Ismail Erdogan highlighted Istanbul’s historical and cultural significance, describing it as a city where different civilizations intersect.
He noted that the city has a history spanning thousands of years and has served as the capital of major empires. Erdogan also provided information on Istanbul’s artistic and architectural heritage, including landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.
Omur Karsli stated that the project aims to bring together Turkish artists and international experts working in Turkish and Islamic arts to encourage discussion and exchange of ideas.
He emphasized that art plays an important role in fostering cultural interaction.
Karsli added that, following events in several European cities, the project is now being implemented in Russia.
The Moscow program is planned to continue for six months as a pilot initiative, with the possibility of expanding to other cities.
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