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Whether the breakfast is eaten in a home, at a restaurant, at a cafe or a roadside buf... more Excerpt -
Whether the breakfast is eaten in a home, at a restaurant, at a cafe or a roadside buffet, the feelings of satisfaction, joy and culinary delight are mutual. This ritual is performed by individuals of all classes, though the elements and size of the spread may look different. Cultural habits, including religious affinities, create diversity in the dishes included in the traditional Turkish breakfast. The importance of this meal has been shaped by Islam, rooted through deep cultural history and expanded through modernization. While breakfast has only been a formal habit for the Turkish since the early 15th century, its role in the modern culinary culture of Istanbul is steadfast. It is a vital social activity for Istanbulites that marks the end of the week, creating a space of communion, enjoyment and commensality.
This paper looks at the current cultural investments and development in the Arabian Peninsula, ar... more This paper looks at the current cultural investments and development in the Arabian Peninsula, arguing that the growth of the cultural capital in the region should not be underestimated. Critiquing the way "Islamic" art has become an outdated term, and by extension, an obsolete area of study, it points to the different efforts championed by different countries in the region to challenge institutional colonialism.
This essay looks at Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins' movie "Moonlight" as a work of art that... more This essay looks at Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins' movie "Moonlight" as a work of art that challenges the exclusivity of White Hollywood and enters the vernacular. In a close analysis of the scenes, the author argues that Jenkins' storytelling skills transcend the silver screen and portray a new understanding of humanism outside of popular film narratives.
This essay was originally written for a class I took Freshman year, “Museums and the Politics of ... more This essay was originally written for a class I took Freshman year, “Museums and the Politics of Space”. The essay compares the old and new Islamic art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and examines the effects of the events of 9/11 on the new curation of the gallery. It has been published on Gallatin’s digital writing and research journal, Confluence.
This essay looks at Renee Green's multidisciplinary art practice under the framework of Jamaican ... more This essay looks at Renee Green's multidisciplinary art practice under the framework of Jamaican artist and activist Sylvia Wynter's concept of intellectualism. By analyzing the artist's process and methodology in creating "Import/Export Funk Office" (1992), it looks at the ways in which Green weaves Black intellectual property into her installations.
Originally written for Prof. Thelma K. Thomas' "Special Topics: Byzantine Art" class, this essay ... more Originally written for Prof. Thelma K. Thomas' "Special Topics: Byzantine Art" class, this essay focuses on a specific “genre” of individual cloisonné enamel medallions from larger icon frames, and attempts to provide an alternative to the classic comparison method in contextualizing the Christ medallion from the Djumati enamels, which are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. While the subject matter of the medallion is highlighted, the emphasis of the analysis is on the material and method of production.
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Whether the breakfast is eaten in a home, at a restaurant, at a cafe or a roadside buf... more Excerpt -
Whether the breakfast is eaten in a home, at a restaurant, at a cafe or a roadside buffet, the feelings of satisfaction, joy and culinary delight are mutual. This ritual is performed by individuals of all classes, though the elements and size of the spread may look different. Cultural habits, including religious affinities, create diversity in the dishes included in the traditional Turkish breakfast. The importance of this meal has been shaped by Islam, rooted through deep cultural history and expanded through modernization. While breakfast has only been a formal habit for the Turkish since the early 15th century, its role in the modern culinary culture of Istanbul is steadfast. It is a vital social activity for Istanbulites that marks the end of the week, creating a space of communion, enjoyment and commensality.
This paper looks at the current cultural investments and development in the Arabian Peninsula, ar... more This paper looks at the current cultural investments and development in the Arabian Peninsula, arguing that the growth of the cultural capital in the region should not be underestimated. Critiquing the way "Islamic" art has become an outdated term, and by extension, an obsolete area of study, it points to the different efforts championed by different countries in the region to challenge institutional colonialism.
This essay looks at Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins' movie "Moonlight" as a work of art that... more This essay looks at Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins' movie "Moonlight" as a work of art that challenges the exclusivity of White Hollywood and enters the vernacular. In a close analysis of the scenes, the author argues that Jenkins' storytelling skills transcend the silver screen and portray a new understanding of humanism outside of popular film narratives.
This essay was originally written for a class I took Freshman year, “Museums and the Politics of ... more This essay was originally written for a class I took Freshman year, “Museums and the Politics of Space”. The essay compares the old and new Islamic art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and examines the effects of the events of 9/11 on the new curation of the gallery. It has been published on Gallatin’s digital writing and research journal, Confluence.
This essay looks at Renee Green's multidisciplinary art practice under the framework of Jamaican ... more This essay looks at Renee Green's multidisciplinary art practice under the framework of Jamaican artist and activist Sylvia Wynter's concept of intellectualism. By analyzing the artist's process and methodology in creating "Import/Export Funk Office" (1992), it looks at the ways in which Green weaves Black intellectual property into her installations.
Originally written for Prof. Thelma K. Thomas' "Special Topics: Byzantine Art" class, this essay ... more Originally written for Prof. Thelma K. Thomas' "Special Topics: Byzantine Art" class, this essay focuses on a specific “genre” of individual cloisonné enamel medallions from larger icon frames, and attempts to provide an alternative to the classic comparison method in contextualizing the Christ medallion from the Djumati enamels, which are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. While the subject matter of the medallion is highlighted, the emphasis of the analysis is on the material and method of production.
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Whether the breakfast is eaten in a home, at a restaurant, at a cafe or a roadside buffet, the feelings of satisfaction, joy and culinary delight are mutual. This ritual is performed by individuals of all classes, though the elements and size of the spread may look different. Cultural habits, including religious affinities, create diversity in the dishes included in the traditional Turkish breakfast. The importance of this meal has been shaped by Islam, rooted through deep cultural history and expanded through modernization. While breakfast has only been a formal habit for the Turkish since the early 15th century, its role in the modern culinary culture of Istanbul is steadfast. It is a vital social activity for Istanbulites that marks the end of the week, creating a space of communion, enjoyment and commensality.
The essay compares the old and new Islamic art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and examines the effects of the events of 9/11 on the new curation of the gallery. It has been published on Gallatin’s digital writing and research journal, Confluence.
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Whether the breakfast is eaten in a home, at a restaurant, at a cafe or a roadside buffet, the feelings of satisfaction, joy and culinary delight are mutual. This ritual is performed by individuals of all classes, though the elements and size of the spread may look different. Cultural habits, including religious affinities, create diversity in the dishes included in the traditional Turkish breakfast. The importance of this meal has been shaped by Islam, rooted through deep cultural history and expanded through modernization. While breakfast has only been a formal habit for the Turkish since the early 15th century, its role in the modern culinary culture of Istanbul is steadfast. It is a vital social activity for Istanbulites that marks the end of the week, creating a space of communion, enjoyment and commensality.
The essay compares the old and new Islamic art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and examines the effects of the events of 9/11 on the new curation of the gallery. It has been published on Gallatin’s digital writing and research journal, Confluence.