DATE
2023

LOCATION
Sakıp Sabancı Museum

Distant Neighbour Close Memories

600th Anniversary of Turkish - Polish Relations

“The exhibition covers a period beginning in the first half of the 15th century and continuing with trade, peace and war up to the late 17th century, when the Second Siege of Vienna became a turning point not just in relations between Ottoman Turkey and Poland, but in the history of Europe.

In this context, historical developments in the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Poland are reflected in documents, maps, paintings, personal possessions of eminent figures, accessories and printed material. The exhibition presents visitors with examples of trade goods, and Ottoman tents, weapons and other artefacts abandoned after the army’s defeat at the Siege of Vienna, alongside objects that illustrate the border clashes and other stages leading up to the siege.” (sakipsabancimuzesi.org)

  • Design development in collaboration with SSM team and Metin Deniz (concept design)
  • Construction and installation management

photo credit: SSM