When Napoleon said ÔIf the world were a country, Istanbul would be the capital cityÕ, we assume that he would not guess that even today such a precious Metropolis does not have a Contemporary Art Museum. Such an institution will be the witness to formation of visual arts perception and human progress. It will offer both knowledge and contemporary expression; educate; give an opportunity to research for both artists and art lovers, thus help their personal developments. It will be an intellectual activity center for contemporary arts to be liked and promoted by appreciating the true value of artists,and works of art. It will act as an integrating force between human beings, nature, creativity and city culture.

It will change the perception of other countries on Turkey. A necessity for our promotion, the Museum of Modern Arts will help to carry us to the status of a developed country. Purifying our world that is contaminated by war and inhuman acts; ÔArtÕ shall open the doors of peace and brotherhood.

Our museum will form an active constitution by means of communicating with other museums of art and making national and international connections. By forming our collection, our works of art will be exhibited at various museums of the world, and with our publications the status of our contemporary art will be conveyed.

Our association will focus on creating a contemporary museum of worldwide standarts including library, archive, ateliers, education halls, souvenir and bookshops, cinema salons, auditoriums, research and internet center within the limits of the close and open areas of the building that is to be assigned to us. Therefore it will encourage TurkeyÕs international cultural interaction.

The Old Tas Mektep Building (Block 105, Sector 25, Plot 1) is assigned to us by the mayor of Buyukada.But in order to realize Modern-Ist, we need funds. We hope that youÕll support us in our efforts and that you will want to be a part of our goal.As in all examples around the world, our sponsors will be exhibited in all museum publications and the spots assigned to them within the museum area.