Turkish Artist Melikşah Soytürk Recreates Historic 16th-Century Istanbul Panorama

 

Turkish Artist Melikşah Soytürk Recreates Historic 16th-Century Istanbul Panorama

Painter Melikşah Soytürk has completed a two-year project to restore and recreate a 16th-century panorama of Istanbul originally drawn by Dutch artist Melchior Lorich. As detailed in Hürriyet Daily News, the enlarged artwork was presented at the Chicago Turkish Festival. Using fine-pen ink techniques, Soytürk expanded the historical document to nearly 19 meters across 22 sections, reconstructing damaged portions that depict Ottoman urban life, maritime architecture, and historic landmarks.

Architectural Debates and Subterranean Art Highlights Modern Istanbul Narrative

 

Architectural Debates and Subterranean Art Highlights Modern Istanbul Narrative

Urban planning initiatives and artistic endeavors continue to shape discourse around Istanbul's urban identity. The proposed 84-hectare Ion Riva development along the Black Sea coast has prompted discussions regarding architectural models during socioeconomic crises. Simultaneously, local sculptors and visual artists are exploring subterranean installations beneath the city to examine temporal themes and historical memory.

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  • AL-MONITOR - City Pulse Istanbul

  • STIRworld - Ion Riva Architectural Project