Exhibition on Turkish-speaking community in Yugoslavia opens in Istanbul

A new exhibition titled “Translating Socialism,” which sheds light on the lesser-known history of the Turkish-speaking community in Yugoslavia, opened at Salt Galata, Istanbul.

Exploring Turkish identity and socialism in multinational context

Organized in collaboration with Salt and the Lumbardhi Foundation, the exhibition focuses on the Turkish-speaking communities in Kosovo and North Macedonia. It examines the impact of socialist ideology on the construction and transformation of Turkish identity in a diverse social context within Yugoslavia.

The historical scope of the exhibition spans from 1920 to the late 1980s, covering significant changes across decades.

Never-before-seen historical documents on display

“Translating Socialism” features an extensive collection of historical documents, many of which are being exhibited for the first time. These artifacts, gathered from private archives and public libraries, are showcased alongside the works of artists such as Mustafa Emin Buyukcoskun, Yane Calovski, Hana Miletic, Ahmet Ogut, Fevzi Tufekci, and Dilek Winchester.

Insightful program of events until February 2025

The exhibition, coordinated by Sezin Romi and programmed by Merve Elveren, also includes contributions from researchers Sezgin Boynik and Tevfik Rada. Visitors can explore the exhibition until Feb. 23, 2025.

In addition, a series of parallel programs and events will be organized throughout the exhibition period. Details and updates can be found on Salt’s website and its social media channels.