istanbul 2010, culture capital of europe european capital city of culture
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The Council of European Union has designated Istanbul together
with Essen and Pecs as European Capitals of Culture for 2010 |
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The City Of 4 Elements
Earth ... Air ... Water ... Fire ....
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Photo by Eyup Izzet Caglar - TrekEarth
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The EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one year during which it is given a chance to showcase its cultural life and cultural development. A number of European cities have used the City of Culture year to transform completely their cultural base and, in doing so, the way in which they are viewed internationally. Conceived as a means of bringing citizens of European Union (or EC, as then was) closer together, the European City of Culture was launched on June 13, 1985 by the Council of Ministers on the initiative of the Greek Minister of Culture Melina Mercouri. Since then, the initiative has been more and more successful amongst European citizens and has had a growing cultural and socio-economic impact on the numerous visitors it has attracted.
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NEWS FOR EUROPEAN
CAPITALS OF CULTURE 2010
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Throughout history, Istanbul has been home to countless societies and cultures. Yet this “beautiful harmony”, which is embedded in the city’s foundations and entwined in the branches of its family tree, is not just a pleasant memento from a bygone era. Istanbul still retains its rich cosmopolitan character, sometimes concealing and sometimes revealing the evidence of its unrivalled physical and cultural legacy. The city is a living example of the much sought-after meeting of civilisations, something so desperately missing in the modern world that the search for it seems almost utopian. For more than two thousand years, as if inspired by Aristotle’s theory of the four elements, the city has captivated humankind’s attention.
Once it was gold that people saw as the perfect blend of the four elements. Istanbul, which once ruled lands on three continents, throughout the ages has served as a magnet for migrants for whom its streets are paved with that proverbial gold. After all the traumas it has experienced since its foundation, symbolically guided by the four elements, Istanbul now promises to revitalise the formula imprinted in its genes. In cultural and in artistic terms it will be be worth its weight in gold to the world as a European Capital of Culture.
For further info see Istanbul2010 Official WebSite The City Of "FOUR ELEMENTS "
SOME IMPORTANT ART & CULTURE LINKS
Some Galleries
Atatürk Cultural Center Art Galleries
Ballet, Musical and Drama Taksim
(0 212) 251 5600 (7 Hat) ext. 254
Istanbul Modern : Art Exhibitions, Cinema
Meclis-i Mebusan Ave. Liman İşletmeleri
Sahası Antrepo No:4 Karaköy
(0212) 334 73 00
Pera Museum : Meşrutiyet Caddesi 141 Tepebaşı Beyoğlu 90 212 334 99 00
Lebriz Art Galleries : Art Galleries Portal
Borusan Art Gallery : Concerts and Exhibition
Istiklal Caddesi No:421 34433 Beyoglu
(90 212) 292 06 55
Yapı Kredi Kazım Taşkent Art Gallery
İstiklal Cad. No : 285 Beyoğlu (0212) 252 47 00
Destek Reasürans Art Gallery : Abdi İpekçi
Cad. No : 75 Maçka Phone212-231 2832
Akbank Sanat : Art Portal
İstiklal Cad. Zambak Sok. No:5 Beyoğlu
(0 212) 252 35 00 – 01
Museums : See Link
Cultural Centers - Book Stores - Concert Halls Cinemas - Libraries - Theaters See Link
Below is the list of Many cities that have already held the title of European City / Capital of Culture.
1985 ATHENS - 1986 FLORENCE - 1987 AMSTERDAM - 1988 BERLIN - 1989 PARIS - 1990 GLASGOW - 1991 DUBLIN - 1992 MADRID - 1993 ANTWERP - 1994 LISBON - 1995 LUXEMBOURG - 1996 COPENHAGEN - 1997 THESSALONIKI - 1998 STOCKHOLM - 1999 WEIMAR - 2000 AVIGNON, BERGEN, BOLOGNA, BRUSSELS, HELSINKI, CRACOW, REYKJAVIK, PRAGUSE, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - 2001 PORTO, ROTTERDAM - 2002 BRUGES, SALAMANCA (Spain) - 2003 GRAZ - 2004 GENOVA, LILLE (France) - 2005 CORK (Ireland) - 2006 PATRAS (Greece) - 2007 LUXEMBOURG, SIBIU ROMANIA
FUTURE CAPITALS : 2008 LIVERPOOL, STAVANGER (Norway) - 2009 LINZ (Austria), VILNIUS (Lithuania) - 2010 ISTANBUL, ESSEN (Germany) , PECZ (Hungary), 2011 TURKU (Finland), TALLINN (Estonia)
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Istanbul was selected as 2010 European Capital of Culture by the EU Council in April 2006. After the announcement several international and local events as well as organizations have increased in Istanbul.çMany projects are already ongoing, from restoration works on historical sites to the construction of new art and cultural centers, from current festivals to the upcoming artistic works.
Extensive renovations include the Ataturk Culture Center, the Topkapı Palace Museum, historical Spice Bazaar and the Hagia Sophia. Maslak Culture Center was opened as a venue for performing arts. There are already free concerts, exhibitions of young/renowned artists, dance shows of international groups all over the town. The cultural events will take place in all neighborhoods and suburbs of Istanbul throughout the year.
Visual arts, music & opera, film – documentary, animation, literature, theater and performing arts, traditional arts, urban culture education projects, cultural heritage and museums, urban implementations, urban projects, tourism and promotion, maritime, international relations are all among the field of activities.
Following are some of the categories highlighting the cultural and festive activities in Istanbul: European Capital of Culture 2010 – Where Cultures Meet
Performing arts: The activities in this category include Turkey Theater Festival, 2010 European Universities Theater Festival, Istanbul International Ballet Contest, and Istanbul International Puppet Festival.
Visual Arts : Worldwide famous artists will hold workshops for the young local artists and work with them International Artists’ Exchanges between artists in Istanbul and Berlin, and the Photograph Parade are organized for Istanbul 2010. Traditional Turkish Book Arts – Modern Masters exhibition will aim to show the calligraphy, ornamentation, ebru, miniatures, binding and cutting.works of the past and contemporary masters from 1453 until the present
Cinema: In the field of cinema, there will be the "The Silver Screen Book of İstanbul)" which is about the films set in İstanbul. The movie titled "10 İstanbul," will be shot by 10 foreign directors, at 10 different districts in İstanbul. The documentary Istanbul Goes to the Movies will display the city through thousands of films and images from the early days of Turkish film to the present day highlighting the changes in Istanbul's architecture, fashion and music.
Literature: There will be an international novel writing competition, an essay competition and a creative writing workshop. Two other projects are the Literature Map of İstanbul, and a book titled "İstanbulum" (My İstanbul), which is composed of essays by 40 İstanbulite writers.
Music: A concert series called "2010'a Gider İken" (On the Way to 2010), free concerts in the most frequented squares, public transportation areas and parks, mini concerts at historical sites, legendery rock ban U2 concerts are among the musical activities in Istanbul 2010.
Museums & Exhibitions: As part of the preservation strategy for the Sur-i Sultani (Sultan’s Walls) an area covering Topkapı Palace, Istanbul Archaeological Museum, Hagia Irene and Gülhane Park, an exhibition titled “Sur-i Sultani Strategic Plan” will be opened in March. This category also includes, Türvak Cinema, Theater and Television Museum, Istanbul 1910-2010: The City, Built Environment and Architectural Culture Exhibiton, Meeting the City.
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