These days, more than at any time in the past fifty years, we are closer to a great and global war. Not long ago, it was predicted that with the advancement of communication tools, the world would shrink, distances would vanish, and a village as vast as the Earth would emerge. Many believed that the era of great wars had come to an end, and humanity stood at the dawn of an age where war and bloodshed were no longer necessary, because everyone could communicate, discuss differences and similarities. Yet, numerous reasons arose, causing countries, despite the golden opportunity for dialogue and closeness, to drift apart. The wars that have erupted in Europe and West Asia, the turmoil in Africa and South America, the wave of refugees and the fear of terrorist incidents have driven human societies further away from each other. The use of artificial intelligence in military equipment has further instilled fear among people.
Culture and art remain the only open and impartial window still before humanity. For thousands of years, we have looked at each other through this window and have come to understand that, as human beings, we have no fundamental differences. Instead, the distinctions between us can make us more attractive, lovable, and closer to one another rather than fostering enmity.
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BAAL GALLERY strives to play a small role in keeping this human window open between East and West, serving as a meeting place for human cultures, a space for understanding, friendship, peace, and kindness.