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This book explores contemporary art in Turkey through a curated selection of 101 artworks spanning over 40 years, highlighting key figures like Altan Gurman and Sarkis. It aims to address the often-overlooked question of memory in Turkey's contemporary art history, examining themes such as sequentiality, simultaneity, tradition, gender, and feminism. The chosen works and accompanying text create an epistemological map that captures visual and conceptual ruptures. The title, inspired by "1001 Nights," reflects a desire to build a flexible gallery of works rather than a rigid canon. The book is organized into two main sections: a gallery curated by Halil Altındere, presenting the 101 selected artworks, and a textual journey by Şükran Moral, focusing solely on these pieces. This publication follows the "User's Manual" from 2007, emphasizing that contemporary art in Turkey encompasses far more than what is presented here. It serves as an invitation to explore and engage with this rich artistic landscape, hoping to inspire readers to delve deeper into this diverse world.