The 8 Istanbul Biennial that opened in September featured contemporary artworks at the mosque Aya Sophia . Originally named the Hagia Sophia ( Divine Wisdom ) church , it was the most important church in the Christian world for a millenium . Works of art pertaining to religion were presented at Tophane-iAm ire - a secular building that functions as a center for culture and art . to a universal symbol of perfection . Similarly , the presence the number seven in the form of seven participants meaning in this context . Seven is considered a lucky in many nations and religions . This hold in Judaism especiall as it is written in Genesis , that the world was created in days . The number seven ' s symbolism was later enhanced such elements as the Seven-Branched Temple Menorah . Sarajevo-born artist Danica Dakic masterfully articulates open , humanist approach to combining religious symbols contemporary artistic practice . Since Jewish culture has been essentiall verbalI was fascinated by the...
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