Our curated selection for cinema in 2026 spans a wide spectrum, from adaptations of classic literature to long-awaited sequels of cult franchises, as well as epic studio productions such as Marvel and Dune.
Award-winning filmmaker Seren Yüce, recipient of the Golden Orange Award, was injured in an armed attack at his home in Istanbul. Yüce was hospitalised after being shot by an assailant reported to have been wearing a helmet and posing as a delivery
The alleged killing of a dog named Matmazel (also known as Kirli), who had lived for 15 years at Ankara’s Demetevler Metro Station and was beloved by local residents, has sparked nationwide outrage in Turkey.
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris has acquired 61 works that had been carefully preserved for decades by the family of Henri Matisse, one of the most lyrical figures of modern art.
Dirimart London is set to host Ruptures and Rhythm, an exhibition bringing together the paper-based practices of Seçkin Pirim and Jorinde Voigt. On view from 15 January to 21 February, the exhibition foregrounds the transformation of individual experience into complex systems through
Guggenheim New York has announced the launch of a new award program dedicated to supporting artistic practices that engage with the material, environmental, and infrastructural dimensions of contemporary art.
In a year dominated by political and technological turmoil, meaningful art reminded us of the wisdom of history, while lesser art contented itself with repeating it tirelessly.
French film legend Brigitte Bardot died at the age of 91 on 28 December 2025, her foundation announced.
Gallery 77 is hosting Gayane Avetissian’s first solo exhibition, titled Tabula Rasa. Addressing questions of memory and identity through personal experiences and cultural references, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the past.
The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will conclude after its first phase following curator Christine Tohmé’s decision to step down due to personal circumstances.
The “Stray and Dangerous Animals” circular, which animal rights advocates have long opposed, has been overturned by the judiciary.
TechnoBallet, a performance that brings together electronic music and ballet on the same stage, will have its world premiere on January 9, 2026 at Zorlu PSM %100 Studio; this standing-room-only production combines a DJ set with live ballet choreography in a single