Henry Kupjack creates tiny, fascinating worlds, complete in every detail. Many of his work can be seen in the permanent collections of such museums as the Wintherthur, the Chicago Art Institute, the Boston Library and the Illinois State Museum. Many of his commissions also come from private collectors.Henry Kupjack says that Miniature Rooms was affected largely by his experiences and childhood imaginations. ‘Miniature Rooms’ deeply affect visi
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Rahmi Koc Museum which is situated on the banks of the
Golden Horn,on the
European side of
Istanbul in Haskoy d
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Originally the 19th-century anchorage foundry, in a building dating back to the 12th century, this private collection of wealthy industrialist Rahmi M Koc includes various modes of transport from all eras. It contains machinery related to aviation, an American bomber aircraft, an amphibious 1960s car, old locomotive engines and scientific equipment in one of the city's most unusual and eclectic collections. It is especially popular with children.
Haskoy Caddesi 5, HaskoyTel: (0212) 369 6600/01/02.Website: www.rmk-museum.org.trOpening hours: Tues-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00.Admission charge.
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