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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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March 2025
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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Yasin Giray Demir
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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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February 2025
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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June 2024
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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Portrait: Mustafa Halim Ozyazici, Part 2
The Sequel to the life of a calligraphic genius.
Jun 3, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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May 2024
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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April 2024
Portrait: Mustafa Halim Özyazıcı, Part 1
The Early Years and Rise of a Calligraphic Maestro.
Apr 30, 2024
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Yasin Giray Demir
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Portrait: Mustafa Halim Özyazıcı, Part 1
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March 2024
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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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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February 2024
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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