Simon Ramirez Restrepo (MFA 2016) Terrace view from the female´s residence Today is my third day in Istanbul. So far we’ve immersed ourselves in the culture through walking, eating, visiting, observing, and exploring. We are feeling better and happier with each day that passes. As expected, the jet lag has hit us hard, but the magical energy of the city… Read More
By Sarah Schlesinger (MFA 2015)MERHABA FROM ISTANBUL To prepare properly for this residency, I spent hours asking google questions like “What’s the weather like in Istanbul?” and “Where is Istanbul?” to “Can women wear shorts?*” The wealth of information that experienced tourist bloggers gave made me nervous and overwhelmed. I hope this blog post reaches all timid Turkish travelers and eases their worry.ISTANBUL… Read More
By Peter Drake (Dean, Academic Affairs) Erdal Kara met us at the “Tophane Cannon Factory” to show us the exhibition space that the Academy might have for a future show. It is a remarkable space that was the site of the Ottoman Empire’s cannon production. There is one room that was used exclusively to pour iron for thirty-foot… Read More
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