An artist paints famous places of Istanbul on cups (21 photos)

A 27-year-old artist from Turkey named Berk Armagan is a real talent. He depicts famous and interesting places around the world on simple coffee cups, turning paper cups into little masterpieces. He recently shared a new series where he depicted iconic places in Istanbul. According to the guy, since 2016 he has visited 25 countries, mainly selling his cups with drawings. Take a look at his creations!





"I travel the world selling my paper cups with designs on them. It was originally an idea to make money, and since I implemented it in October 2016, I have visited 25 countries and more than 60 cities. I have no education in the field of art. But I am happy to share my experience and my vision of beauty with people,” said the artist.

1. Retro tram Nostalgie on Taksim Square



2. Tophane Fountain

3. Hagia Sophia



4. Basilica Cistern, head of the Gorgon Medusa



5. Republic Monument



6. Istanbul Airport control tower



7. Church of St. Anthony of Padua



8. Dolmabahce Clock Tower



9. Ortakoy Mosque



10. Gate of Topkapi Palace



11. Galata Tower



12. Lighthouse Schiele



13. Painting "Turtle Trainer" by Osman Hamdi Bey in the Pera Museum



14. Gate of Beylerbeyi Palace



15. Statue of the god Bes. Istanbul Archaeological Museum



16. Bull statue in Kadikoy area



17. Maiden's Tower



18. House in Balat district



19. Gate Bab-i Ali



20. Beyazit Tower