You Call It Pomegranate, We Call It Nar
It is estimated that the pomegranate was introduced to our culture about 5000 years ago. Its nutritional, therapeutic and ornamental values, however, have been known to humans since antiquity.
You Call It Artichoke, We Call It Enginar
In this 3-part collaborative project between Hasat and Mother Tongue, we’ll be exploring the connection between Turkey’s culinary and artistic cultures, starting our first chapter with the artichoke.
Did You Know Santa Is From Turkiye?
Depictions of Nicholas the Saint vary considerably, but none of them look like the red-suited chubby old man we see covered in snow.
In fact, considering where he lived his whole life, Nicholas wouldn’t have even seen snow - ever!!!
Prison Beadworks
Find out why we see these objects not just as a product of creative expression; but also as an expression of resistance.
The Turkish Republic and Murat Palta
“Unlike traditional arts, graphic design is a constantly changing medium, reinventing itself all the time. I try to reflect this in my art even though my work is based in a traditional art form like miniature. I always think: How can I reinvent miniature?“