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Decoding the Tughra: Anatomy of an Imperial Monogram
Using the Signature of Sultan Abdülhamid II as a Guide.
Jun 19
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Yasin Giray Demir
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The Sultan’s Signature: An Introduction to Ottoman Tughras
Explore How the Ottoman Sultans Turned Their Signatures into Imperial Masterpieces.
Mar 25
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From Vision to Structure: The Architecture and Art of Takkeci İbrahim Agha Mosque
From a dream of hidden treasure to a lasting architectural gem—exploring the artistic and historical significance of Takkeci İbrahim Agha Mosque.
Mar 10
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Yasin Giray Demir
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The Dream That Built a Mosque: The Story of Takkeci İbrahim Ağa
A journey, a vision, and a hidden treasure—how a simple prayer cap maker’s dream led to the construction of a mosque in Istanbul, in a story some say…
Feb 23
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Layered Masterpieces: Episode 2
Step-by-Step Exploration of an Islamic Calligraphy Artwork.
Jun 21, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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The Sultan’s Signature: An Introduction to Ottoman Tughras
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The Dream That Built a Mosque: The Story of Takkeci İbrahim Ağa
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Layered Masterpieces: Episode 1
May 25, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Beyond Words: Hilyas in Islamic Calligraphy
Feb 12, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Ink, Tile, and Stone: The Hidden Art of Islamic Mosques
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From Vision to Structure: The Architecture and Art of Takkeci İbrahim Agha Mosque
From a dream of hidden treasure to a lasting architectural gem—exploring the artistic and historical significance of Takkeci İbrahim Agha Mosque.
Mar 10
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Yasin Giray Demir
7
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The Dream That Built a Mosque: The Story of Takkeci İbrahim Ağa
A journey, a vision, and a hidden treasure—how a simple prayer cap maker’s dream led to the construction of a mosque in Istanbul, in a story some say…
Feb 23
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Layered Masterpieces
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Layered Masterpieces: Episode 2
Step-by-Step Exploration of an Islamic Calligraphy Artwork.
Jun 21, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Layered Masterpieces: Episode 1
Step-by-Step Exploration of an Islamic Calligraphy Artwork.
May 25, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Against All Odds: Writing with No Limbs
The Remarkable Journey of a Limbless Calligrapher.
Mar 17, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Masters and Apprentices: Filibeli Ahmed Arif
An interesting case study on how a prominent Ottoman calligrapher learned from his master at an older age.
Feb 28, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Three Pens, One Masterpiece
A unique story about how an Ottoman calligrapher wrote the entire Qur'an by hand, with using just 3 different pens from start to finish.
Feb 21, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Beyond Words: Hilyas in Islamic Calligraphy
Exploring the Artistic Expressions that Capture the Physical and Spiritual Essence of the Beloved Messenger in Islamic Tradition.
Feb 12, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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The Sultan’s Signature: An Introduction to Ottoman Tughras
Mar 25
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Decoding the Tughra: Anatomy of an Imperial Monogram
Jun 19
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Yasin Giray Demir
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The Dream That Built a Mosque: The Story of Takkeci İbrahim Ağa
Feb 23
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Yasin Giray Demir
19
Layered Masterpieces: Episode 1
May 25, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Beyond Words: Hilyas in Islamic Calligraphy
Feb 12, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Portrait: Mustafa Halim Ozyazici, Part 2
The Sequel to the life of a calligraphic genius.
Jun 3, 2024
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Layered Masterpieces: Episode 1
Step-by-Step Exploration of an Islamic Calligraphy Artwork.
May 25, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Islamic Calligraphy: A Journey Through Its Texts
Exploring Key Manuscripts and Books of Islamic Calligraphy from Ottomans to Today.
May 12, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Portrait: Mustafa Halim Özyazıcı, Part 1
The Early Years and Rise of a Calligraphic Maestro.
Apr 30, 2024
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Exhibition: Emin Barın, Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Calligraphy
Explore the life and legacy of Emin Barın, a Turkish master of calligraphy and bookbinding, whose work seamlessly blends traditional art forms with…
Mar 22, 2024
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Against All Odds: Writing with No Limbs
The Remarkable Journey of a Limbless Calligrapher.
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