Marquesa Gallery hosts Polish artist Maria Brzozowska’s solo exhibition, Magic in Bloom. The artist invites viewers on a journey through a dreamlike universe where fantasy and reality intertwine, exploring themes of transformation, discovery, and rebirth. Brzozowska’s imagined “garden” is not merely a visual
Istanbul Modern hosts Museums Talk: From the Netherlands” program, on Wednesday, May 14, Sjarel Ex, who served as the Director of the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam from 2004 to 2022. The conference series is organized in collaboration with the Consulate
Cemre Yeşil Gönenli’s book Hayal & Hakikat, published by FiLBooks and Fraglich Publishing, deals with the themes of forgiveness and punishment through photographs of prisoners from the reign of Abdülhamid II. Through images taken from Ottoman archives, the book juxtaposes the possibility
This spring, VISION Art Platform presents Intersections, a group exhibition that brings together multilayered narratives in contemporary art exploring identity, belonging, and memory. Curated by art historian and writer Fırat Arapoğlu, the exhibition invites viewers on an intellectual journey from personal stories
This June, Istanbul Modern hosts Landscapes of the Mind, a solo exhibition by Ali Kazma. The exhibition presents a comprehensive selection of the artist’s video and photographic works that document spaces dedicated to literary and writing cultures. Opening on June 13, Landscapes
With his latest exhibition Les Demoiselles Revisited in Paris, Bedri Baykam offers a critical perspective on art history and social representations, inviting viewers into a multi-layered visual and intellectual journey. Opening on May 6, 2025, at Galerie S/Beaubourg, the exhibition will run
The prestigious Sait Faik Short Story Award, held annually in memory of renowned Turkish writer Sait Faik Abasıyanık, has been awarded this year for the 71st time. The winner is Burçe Bahadır, honored for her short story collection Şimdi Dönecek Dünya (“The
Osman Kavala, who has been imprisoned since 2017, has been awarded the Goethe Medal, one of Germany’s most prestigious cultural honors. The award serves as international recognition of Kavala’s enduring efforts in the realms of peace, cultural dialogue, and civil society. The
As spring infuses the city with fresh energy, galleries and museums open their doors to a wide array of ambitious exhibitions this May—ideal for those seeking to step away from the chaos of daily life and nourish their spirit. The editors of
Koyo Kouoh, the first person of African descent appointed as curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 57.
At the April 22 meeting of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) Board of Trustees, the chairman and vice-chairman of the İKSV Board of Trustees were elected. At the meeting, it was unanimously decided that Ömer M. Koç, Chairman of
Offgrid Art Project, which offers a unique platform for independent artists on İmam Adnan Street in Beyoğlu, brings together Defne Parman, who stands out with her woven works, and ceramic artist Esra Gezer in the exhibition titled The Ones Under the Carpet.
