Istanbul Hosts Diverse Art Exhibitions: Archival Photos and 'Temenos: The Inland Sea'
Sources: Türkiye Today, Daily Sabah Links: * 170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul's past
Istanbul's art scene is currently hosting significant exhibitions bridging the city's historical past with contemporary art. A landmark exhibition is bringing rare 1850s photographs of Istanbul back to the city from the Hungarian National Archives. These images, scattered worldwide shortly after the invention of the camera, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the Ottoman-era urban landscape of the mid-19th century.
Concurrently, the historic Zeyrek Çinili Hamam is hosting “Temenos: The Inland Sea.” This exhibition, which opened on April 17, 2026, marks the first solo show in Istanbul by Santa Fe-based artist Margaret R. Thompson, demonstrating the city's continued appeal as a venue for international contemporary artists.
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