“PALACE OF GOLD & LIGHT: TREASURES FROM THE TOPKAPI, ISTANBUL” EXHIBITION

The exhibition “Palace of Gold+Light: Treasures from the Topkapı, Istanbul” is due to take place between 1 March 2000- 14 January 2001 in the U.S.A.

The “Palace Arts Foundation” which was set up under the directorship of Mr. Richard Barkley, former U.S.A. ambassador to Ankara, had applied for this exhibition in 1998 and preparations for this extensive exhibition.

The exhibition will take place in three centres, namely the Corcoran Art Gallery, the San Diego Museum of Art and Fort Lauderdale, Florida Museum of Art and about 239 artifacts from the Istanbul Topkapı Palace Museum the Istanbul Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istanbul Archaelogy Museums, Yıldız Palace Museum and the Military Museum will be on display.

This exhibition which encompasses a unique variety of examples from the Ottoman court art and culture includes manuscripts, ceremonial robes (kaftan), gem-adorned turbans, carpets, china, writing sets and weapons and unll illustrate the high standard the Ottoman Sultans have reached in daily life statesmanship and as the protectors of art as well as their military genius.

The transportation of the artifacts urill be completed in two parts and the “Topkapı Dagger” which urill be exhibition urill be sent abroad with special courrier. Habitvally our museum specialist are to accompany the artifacts during the time they leave home and come back and safety precavtions of all sorts unill be handled by the U.S. authorities.

Senior officials from both countnies are expected to be present at the opening of the exhibition of “Palace of Gold & Light: Treasures from the Topkapı, Istanbul”.

Examples from Exhibition

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