I have been busy unpacking, resting and trying to beat my jet lag, so excuse my light posting this week! I do want to share one last piece of Istanbul with you, Istanbul Modern Art Museum. We met a friend for lunch in their ultra-swanky cafe. The food was delicious, but it was the decor that really caught my attention. I love the counter, which glowed from within, highlighting flowery cut-outs.
I also liked the silver globe lights that hung across the bar area, creating interesting reflections in their mirrors.
Finally, I thought this approach to storing wine was rather inventive!
I would have loved to show you around the Museum itself, which highlighted both traditional and modern Turkish art, but no pictures were allowed. I did manage to sneak this picture below, in the Museum's library, of the ceiling made up of suspended books.
And that, my friends, wraps up my Istanbul trip! I am so happy to be home, staying put for the whole summer! It's time to get to work on some projects around the yard and house. Plus, I have some BIG news to share with you in the coming weeks! Oh, the excitement...
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The ceiling of suspended books is amazing! I wonder how they did it...
Istanbul modern is fantastic museum. For other great museums in Istanbul check this out; http://www.best-of-istanbul.com/istanbul-museums.html
The reflective light globes are amazing! It is so cool that you notice things like that. LoVe the way you caught the flowers on the bar, too. And the suspended ceiling!! Just WOW!
i am not a modernist but am so intrigued with the design and intent. love these.
Thanks for sharing such cool photos! I love the bar with the flowers and the lights.
Have a lovely weekend!
Awesome! I want to go to Turkey!...especially this museum! I'm getting jealous of all your traveling. You should travel to NYC in June and come see the show and me! :)
oh that is soooo cool.
Dear Christine-I came across your amazing India pics and blog in the current issue of Artful Blogging...I was filled with joy and memories of India. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful art and life with us-i will visit often.