Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Turkey
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The characters made by Mehmet Guleryuz were the most intriguing for me. They were both grotesque and beautiful in the same time. Paintings and other artworks have the same mystery and modern eclecticism that make this museum a worthwhile experience!
Address:
Antrepo 4, Istanbul
Price:
Entrance fee 7YTL ($6.10), free on Thursdays.
On the web:
http://www.istanbulmodern.org/
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