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From the Mayor...
Dear Istanbulians,
As human beings, the duty to beautify the world we live in
belongs to all of us. The well-known author Dostoyevsky
states, “It is beauty which shall save the universe.” Quoting
this, we can easily suppose that beauty is as crucial to
both the individual life and the societal life as science,
philosophy or politics.
With the strength we receive from your ongoing support,
we, as the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul, have
been continually striving to create a more liveable Istanbul,
passionately seeking to renovate it so it can serve as one
of the most important tourism, finance and convention
centers in the world. Art, which is one of the most
fundamental dynamics of our culture with its constructive
role on the culture and the society, is of critical importance in
our efforts to create the Istanbul we dream of. Throughout
history, Istanbul has been one of the most active cities
where art has flourished. It is thus our goal to make Istanbul
an important art and culture center as well.
Towards this end, through ISMEK, a foundation within
our municipality, which delivers educational services to
Istanbulians, we strive to perpetuate our traditional arts,
since they are of key importance in reflecting our cultural
and societal values. The Handicraft magazine by ISMEK,
therefore, is a valuable product of our effort to pass our
handicrafts on to future generations. Highly praised both
nationally and internationally, the Handicraft Magazine
of ISMEK has reached its 13 th edition owing to the great
interest and support it receives from you, dear lovers of art.
As the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul, we will
continue to take firm steps to raise the living quality in
Istanbul, and to perpetuate all the beauties we human
beings deserve.
With my most sincere wishes for a world beautified by art.
The Mayor Of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Translated by: Hande KEYKUBAT