We mourn the loss of Tomur Atagök, the painter, academic, and founder of academic museology education in Turkey. Tomur Atagök, a pioneer in many areas of Turkey’s art scene, passed away. After graduating from Robert College, she continued her higher education in
On March 27, World Theatre Day, the Theatre Cooperative gathered with its partners, calling for measures to prevent private theatres from being crushed under economic burdens and to ensure the protection of artistic freedoms. Theatre Cooperative: No Tax, But Support As part
Historian Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı drew attention to the issues in Turkey’s democracy, justice, and education system amid the process of İmamoğlu’s dismissal. Ortaylı stated, “We all need justice and democracy. They are indispensable for Turkey,” and made striking evaluations on topics
Last week, a series of investigations targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) led to the arrest of IMM Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several of his close associates. Among those detained were two key figures who have significantly shaped the city’s cultural and
Zeyno Pekünlü’s first solo exhibition in the United States, Perfect Loop, will be on view at DIANA NEW YORK from April 4 to May 4, 2025. The show features the video Perfect Loop, alongside a sound installation and works on paper, exploring
The UQAM Design Centre is hosting Buone Nuove: Women Architects of Change, an exhibition highlighting the contributions of women architects throughout history. The exhibition, which celebrates the impact of female architects on architectural history, has opened in Montreal, Canada. Originally launched by
Following the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several prominent members of the IBB team, protests continue to erupt across the country. Among those arrested are İmamoğlu’s advisor, Murat Ongun; Istanbul Planning Agency President Buğra Gökçe; IBB Kültür A.Ş. General
Filiz Akın, the legendary actress who defined Turkish cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away at the age of 82, Turkey’s Health Ministry announced. Akın died on Saturday while receiving treatment at a hospital in Istanbul. The ministry did not
The mixed exhibition titled “My Fairy Tale,” which merges storytelling and visual art, has opened at Ruzy Gallery. We spoke with Nina Murashkina, one of the artists in the exhibition, whose practice is centered on the image of women, about her work.
Historical manuscripts that changed history, bindings that became works of art, and the rarest treasures of literature… Take a look at the fascinating stories behind the world’s most expensive books! Books are not only a source of knowledge but also hold great
