BAUART Art Journal, Bahçeşehir University Conservatory Special Issue: “Time, Space, and Art in Pera”

Dedicated to Prof. Dr. Şehvar Beşiroğlu…

Dear Researchers,

As BAUART Art Journal, we are publishing a special issue on the theme of “Time, Space, and Art in Pera.” One of our primary goals is to provide a scholarly contribution for the cultural sustainability of Istanbul’s Pera district, where Bahçeşehir University Conservatory is also located. From a historical perspective, Pera has been regarded as the city’s cultural and artistic hub since the nineteenth century, symbolizing modernization during periods of social transformation. From the Byzantine era to the present day, Pera has retained its historical significance while also reflecting the city’s evolving identity through its modern landmarks, which reflect ongoing urban transformation. This progress creates a viable environment for artistic production and dissemination. Theater and music, recognized as key elements of Ottoman modernization, were reshaped here. Today, the district remains a testament to cultural sustainability. Its theaters, cinemas, radio stations, Sufi convents and lodges, art schools, music and record stores from past to present, libraries, and instrument-making workshops help preserve the area’s cultural memory. In this special issue, we aim to explore Pera’s artistic past and present from diverse perspectives through contributions from our esteemed researchers, including research articles, compilations, review essays, and translations. In addition to the suggested thematic areas, we welcome new approaches and perspectives proposed by contributors.

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Z. Tülin DEĞİRMENCİ

Harvard University

Final submission deadline: June 14, 2025   https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/bauart

Theater Performances in Pera

Theaters and Opera Houses in Pera

Entertainment Culture in Pera

Musical Coffeehouses

Folk Music of Istanbul

Music of Istanbul

Changing Soundscapes of Pera

Record and Music Stores

Instrument Makers

Art in Pera through the Eyes of Travelers

Music Libraries in Pera

Independent Music Groups

Sufi Lodges and Religious Orders

Mevlevi Music

History of Sound Recording

Sound Recording Studios in Pera