Heritage and Modernity Meet at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus presents The Origins, an exclusive sculptural collection created in collaboration with renowned ceramic artist Esma Dereboy. This contemporary porcelain series transforms seven of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks into refined ceramic art pieces, reflecting the city’s architectural memory and emotional depth through a minimalist lens.

Rooted in the meeting of heritage and modernity, The Origins reflects Esma Dereboy’s timeless design philosophy as it meets the ancient soul of Istanbul. Each creation is inspired by a landmark and a universal concept that captures its deeper cultural symbolism:

• Dikilitaş (Obelisk of Theodosius) — Rootedness

• Kız Kulesi (Maiden’s Tower) — Surrender

• Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Basilica Cistern, Medusa) — Transformation

• Galata Kulesi (Galata Tower) — Courage

• Topkapı Sarayı (Topkapı Palace, Imperial Quarters) — Reflection

• Alman Çeşmesi (German Fountain) — Grace

• Dolmabahçe Sarayı (Dolmabahçe Palace, Main Gate) — Memory

From the enigmatic Medusa head resting beneath the Basilica Cistern to the poetic solitude of the Maiden’s Tower and the ornate gateway of Dolmabahçe Palace, each piece in The Origins distills architectural grandeur into tactile, meaningful form. The collection reimagines Istanbul’s layered history through contemporary artistry.

Displayed in the hotel lobby through the end of the year, the collection invites guests and visitors to experience a city reimagined in clay. These pieces are not only works of art but also narratives of place, identity, and timeless inspiration.

With this collaboration, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus reaffirms its commitment to celebrating local culture and craftsmanship, enriching each guest’s journey with meaningful artistic encounters.