TURKEY IN MINIATURES: 100 Years of Diplomacy in the Light of Friendship and Culture Exhibition
Within the scope of the 100th anniversary celebrations of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Japan, “Turkey in Miniatures: 100th Anniversary of Diplomacy in the Light of Friendship and Culture Exhibition” brings together miniatures depicting Turkey’s cities with Japanese art lovers.
The art of miniature, which continues to exist today as a common cultural heritage of many civilizations, including Japanese culture, was included in UNESCO’s “Intangible Cultural Heritage” list in 2020 with the file to which Turkey is a party. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries with the unifying power of art, we are proud to share our cultural heritage and art.
The exhibition, organized with the support of Turkish Airlines, Yokohama Municipality Education Bureau and with the contributions of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Tokyo, Yokohama Museum of Eurasian Cultures and Traditional Arts Association, will showcase Turkish miniatures depicting 22 cities of Turkey, created by 42 heritage bearers. One of the most important heritage bearers of the contemporary period of miniature art, the late Nusret Çolpan’s (b.1952 – d.2008) work titled “Tokyo”, which he worked on before his death, will also meet with the audience.
Between July 20 – August 4, 2024, we will be honored by your participation in this meaningful exhibition to be held at the Yokohama Museum of Eurasian Cultures.