PHOTO EXHIBITION ‘Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture’ in Konjic

The travelling photo exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' is a part of the project entitled 'Promotion of the Ottoman Cultural Heritage of Bosnia and Turkey' which is organized by Monolit, Association for Promoting Islamic Arts and supported by the Turkish government (YTB - T.C. BAŞBAKANLIK Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı). The project will result in publishing a book which will present the beauty of Sarajevo Ottoman architecture.

On Friday evening the photo exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' opened at the Cultural Center in Konjic. Konjic audience had a chance to see amazing photographs showing interiors and exteriors of selected mosques from Sarajevo and Istanbul. What connects these two cities certainly are monuments of Ottoman architecture. Istanbul has always been the center from which all expanded, and Sarajevo was a reflection of that influence. Thus, the links between the two cities are obvious. The most beautiful examples of classical Ottoman architecture can be found in Istanbul, while Sarajevo is the jewel of the Balkans. The most memorable pearl of the Ottoman architecture has always been a mosque. This exhibition presents twenty four photographs, twelve from Sarajevo and twelve from Istanbul. The authors of the photographs are Kenan Šurković and Elvira Bojadžić.

Today the exhibition moved from the Cultural Center to the Konjic Museum where it will be on view until April 19, 2017.

Highlights from the Exhibition

Installation view of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

Installation view of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

Installation view of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

Installation view of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

Installation view of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

Installation view of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The opening of the exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

Promotional brochure / Photo © Islamic Arts Magazine

The exhibition is now on view at the Konjic Museum until April 19, 2017. The exhibition will in next months travel to other Bosnian cities.

See the opening of the exhibition in Sarajevo.