Turkey’s ‘Microangelo’ turns tiny objects into artworks
The delicate, impeccably detailed miniature paintings of Hasan Kale often require a magnifying glass to be able to see the nuances but can take months to complete
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Microangelo
Turkish ‘Microangelo’ tells Istanbul’s tale on miniature objects
ANKARA: Following his morning stroll around Istanbul’s medieval Galata tower, Hasan Kale walks into a bulk food market to examine the goods that will make up his next canvas.
“These are the ones I was looking for,” Kale says excitedly, as he scoops up a handful of pumpkin seeds.
The 57-year-old’s morning routine may not stand out at first glance, but his motive does. At home, once Kale pours his freshly bought pumpkin seeds on his table, the adventure begins.
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