Ekaterina Aygün’s book explores the life and work of Russian-speaking artists who were forced to emigrate from the Russian Empire after the October Revolution and settled in Constantinople.
It covers both their artistic interests and their relationships with the city. How did artists adapt to life in emigration? Could they live off their art alone? Who were their patrons and clients? How did they influence Constantinople and how did the city influence them? The book will be of use to those interested in the Russian émigré art, Middle East scholars, Istanbul residents, and anyone interested in visiting the city.
