KUSAV, one of the leading auction houses in Istanbul

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KUSAV, one of the leading auction houses in Istanbul

Istanbul - Turkish Daily News

KUSAV, the Foundation for Fine Arts and Culture, is a charitable trust
formed by its president, Mrs. Cigdem Simavi. Its aim is to conserve
the Turkish national and cultural heritage and to actively promote and
publicize them, both nationally and internationally, in order to make
them more accessible to a wider public while encouraging cultural
exchange.

In the early part of 1990, after ascertaining the proposed aims and
plans of the foundation, the Ministry of Culture deeded a significant
building to KUSAV, namely the Alay Kosku (The Procession Pavilion), on
the grounds of Topkapi Palace.

The aims of the foundation are:

- to make Turkish people more aware of their rich cultural heritage;

- to encourage an appreciation of the historic sequence of the
development of art in Turkey;

- to work with government and other public sector institutions in
conserving and restoring Turkey's cultural and artistic past;

- to increase public awareness of the role of art in daily life;

- to enable students to pursue artistic research and studies in
related fields;

- to award scholarships for further studies abroad;

- to cooperate with international bodies in order to encourage foreign
participation in Turkish cultural events;

- to encourage suitable international sponsorship in the field of
Turkish art.

The annual "Istanbul Antiques & Decorative Arts Fair" forms an
important part of the foundation's activities. It also organizes
smaller and more frequent public auctions of antiques and collectibles
as well as contemporary art exhibitions, fashion shows and courses on
archaeology and history of art throughout the year.

Proceeds from all of KUSAV's activities are used to fund these
projects and support is welcomed.

KUSAV's scheduled activities:

"Istanbul Antiques & Decorative Arts Fair"

The first and only annual international fair in its field in Turkey
which it has organized since 1985. The 13th fair took place between
November 12-16, 1997 at the Military Museum, Istanbul. The fourteenth
fair will take place between November 4-8, 1998 at the same venue.

"Antiques & Collectibles Auctions"

Fortnightly auctions since 1993, including some specialist sales of
medals, wine, cinema posters, maritime, hats and handbags, silver,
metalware, decorative ethnic artifacts, toys and furniture.

"Dekor-Ist," Istanbul Decoration & Accessories Fair

Held for the first time in June, 1994 and for the fourth time at
Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski May, 1997, the fair is to be held
annually from now on.

"Ceyiz," Trousseau and Wedding Preparations Fair

Held for the first time in May, 1997 and to be held annually from now
on.

"Archaeology & History of Art Courses"

Twice yearly eight-week courses given by university lecturers and
experts for adult students held on the Kusav Foundation premises.

Some special events organized by the foundation:

1987Exhibition of Antique Tombaks (Guilded copper alloy objects) from
the Ottoman period, Topkapi Palace.

1988Exhibition of Textiles from the Topkapi Museum Collection, Topkapi
Palace.

1992Exhibition of Paintings from Turkey and Spain by Spaniard Teodoro
Nieto Anton, Alay Kosku, Topkapi Palace.

Exhibition of Paintings of Turkey and Cyprus by W.J. Innes from the
United States, Alay Kosku, Topkapi Palace.

Ebru (Marbling) Exhibition by Koksal Ciftci, Alay Kosku, Topkapi
Palace.

199376th Istanbul Art Exhibition by members of the Fine Arts
Association, Alay Kosku, Topkapi Palace.

Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramic Tulip Vase Designs, Alay Koseku,
Topkapi Palace.

1994Calligraphy Exhibition from the private collection of Serdar
Gulgun, Hareket Kosku, Dolmabahce Palace.

Turkish & Central Asian Carpets Auction in aid of Mimar Sinan
University at the 2nd International Congress on Turkish and Central
Asian Carpets, Harbiye Cultural Center.

1995Exhibition of Installations by Inci Eviner, Alay Kosku, Topkapi
Palace.

Spring Exhibition of Ottoman calligraphy, embroideries and candle
holders from the private collection of Serdar Gulgun, Alay Kosku,
Topkapi Palace.

1996Contemporary Russian Paintings Exhibition, Ciragan Sarayi

Une Mode Voyage, fashion show by Frederic Mangin, Ciragan Palace

Flowers of Fire, traditional Turkish porcelain and ceramics exhibition
by Kutahya Porselen, Alay Kosku, Topkapi Palace.

1997Lineage, exhibition of Sufi calligraphy, Alay Kosku, Topkapi
Palace.

Paintings by Ismail Acar, exhibition, Alay Kosku, Topkapi Palace.

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