Norwegian author Dag Solstad, acclaimed for his profound impact on contemporary literature, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 83. His death marks the end of a prolific career that spanned six decades, during which he continually redefined the
Arkas Art Center will open its doors on March 26 with the exhibition “Tradition and Modernity: Turkish Painting in the Arkas Collection (1920-1970).” Featuring over 110 works from the Arkas Collection, the exhibition highlights the balance between modernization and tradition as explored
Leonardo da Vinci was not only a master of art and science but also an expert in military engineering, pioneering innovative warfare strategies during the Renaissance with his designs and inventions. Recently, scientists identified a concealed structure beneath a medieval castle in
Screenwriter, actress and photographer Ebru Ceylan has been selected to the jury of the 77b Cannes Film Festival. The festival, which will be chaired by director Greta Gerwig, will be held between May 14-25. Screenwriter, actress and photographer Ebru Ceylan has been
Dirimart readies to host Seçkin Pirim’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, Built in a Day. The exhibition consists of an installation of acrylic and 3D-modeled sculptures created specifically for the show and designed as a cohesive installation reminiscent of market squares
The Akbank Short Film Festival is celebrating its 21st edition this year, bringing cinema enthusiasts together from March 17 to 27. The festival is set to offer a rich program featuring 87 short films and 3 feature films, selected from 2,346 submissions
Chinese architect Liu Jiakun has been awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious honor in the field. As the founder of Jiakun Architects (established in 1999), Liu is recognized for seamlessly integrating traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design while emphasizing
The details of the Grounded, curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa, were announced at a press conference held for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, coordinated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). The project featured
The Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation has made its collections available online, offering broader access to art and cultural heritage. As part of this digital transformation, 2,510 works from the Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics, Orientalist Painting, and Anatolian Weights and Measures collections,
Christie’s inaugural Augmented Intelligence sale, its first auction dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence (AI)-generated art, exceeded expectations. Marking a milestone for a major auction house, the sale attracted a diverse audience, with nearly half of the participants from the millennial and Gen-Z
