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BELGIUM / Brussels: IMAGINE ISTANBUL
by Modem
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until Sunday January 24 2016

Bozar
T : +33 (0)2 507 82 00
23 Rue Ravenstein
1000 Brussels
Belgium



Turkey is the invited country for the 25th edition of the Europalia Arts Festival, which will feature yet another rich and extensive program of events, including two major exhibitions hosted by the Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR) in Brussels: Anatolia. Home of eternity and Imagine Istanbul, which explores the various transformations of this constantly evolving capital city.

Istanbul has a magical power of attraction for photographers, filmmakers, writers and musicians. Centuries ago, the city was already a model for artists who built on an age-old and rich cultural tradition via all manner of forms of expression. Some of the nineteenth century depictions of Constantinople are on show for the very first time here in Brussels. Photos, video and film clips bring the highly populated capital to life, while fascinating literary and musical interventions throw fresh light on the city on the Bosphorus. This year the focus is being placed on young people. Europalia’s residency programme has given the Belgian photographer Bieke Depoorter the opportunity to gain inspiration in Istanbul.

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