Funda Karayel is a journalist specializing in contemporary art, a columnist on cultural diplomacy for Daily Sabah, and an art events moderator. She is the author of Uncharted Route, a book inspired by airport stories and the intersections of travel, art, and human experience. A graduate of Bahçesehir University in Istanbul, she currently serves as an academician at Nişantaşı University, where she teaches culture and art. Karayel’s work bridges artistic dialogue, global cultural exchange, and the evolving role of creativity in modern society.