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Between Personal and Political Concerns: “Everyone Knows…”

The group exhibition titled “Everyone Knows…” critically examines democracy in crisis through original artistic practices. Curated by Bahar Adan and hosted at G-art Gallery, the exhibition aims to position itself outside of Türkiye’s increasingly superficial, non-discursive, and politically neutralized art environment. Hosting

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June 2025 Exhibitions

June has reinvigorated the art scene as well. In the first month of summer, museums and galleries are offering an array of striking exhibitions, making it increasingly difficult to choose among them. The editors of ArtDog Istanbul have compiled a selection of

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European Award for Istanbul Modern

Since the opening of its new building, Istanbul Modern has attracted significant international attention. At the European Museum of the Year Awards, the museum was honored with the Portimão Prize for Welcoming, Inclusion, and Belonging. Organized under the auspices of the Council

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Édouard Louis at Moda Stage

Édouard Louis, one of France’s rising writers and one of the most striking voices in contemporary literature, will be a guest at Moda Sahnesi in Istanbul on June 18 and 19. Louis, who draws on his own life experiences in his works

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INODYSSEY: Migration, Memory, and Belonging

Opening on the 5th June 2025 at Campbell Works, London, INODYSSEY brings together the voices of eight international artists and three curators in exploration of stories of migration, memory, and belonging. Coinciding with Refugee Week and supported by the Arts Council England,

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A Call for Art for Street Animals from Four-Legged City

Four-Legged City, an initiative that invites us to rethink the possibilities of coexisting with animals through art, is organizing a two-day event featuring 21 artists. With exhibitions, performances, workshops, and gatherings focused on solidarity with street animals, the program brings ethical and

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Guns N’ Roses “Welcome to the Jungle” Istanbul

A legend ignited in the summer of 1985—a story forged through years of chaos, passion, and music… Guns N’ Roses carved their name into rock history not just with songs, but with onstage meltdowns, snake-filled houses, and unforgettable solos. Following their legendary

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The Lives of Animals

Salt’s new exhibition, The Lives of Animals explores the evolving relationship between humans and animals throughout history—from coexistence to systems of domination. The exhibition takes its name from the novel by South African writer J. M. Coetzee and draws inspiration from his powerful

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Nihat Özdal’s Sound Poetry

One of the first examples of sound poetry published in Turkey, this “work” treats poetry as a written genre and an experience in which sound, body, and space are intertwined. “Dance” is conceived as a sound object, a book, and at the