Pera Museum

"The Pera Museum is an art museum located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was established by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation in 2005. The museum is housed in the historic building of the former Bristol Hotel, which was renovated and transformed into a modern art space. The museum's collection includes a wide range of artworks, spanning from Anatolian weights and measures to Orientalist paintings, Turkish ceramics, and European art. Some notable highlights of the museum's collection include works by renowned Turkish artists such as Osman Hamdi Bey, İbrahim Çallı, and Feyhaman Duran, as well as international artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. In addition to its permanent collection, the Pera Museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, and educational programs aimed at promoting art and culture in Turkey. It has become a significant cultural institution in Istanbul, attracting both local and international visitors."