The installation “Silivri. Prison of Thought,” which resembles a cell in Silivri Prison, consists of a transparent design of a prison cell.
As autumn arrives, Istanbul’s music and performance venues are coming back to life with a vibrant lineup ranging from jazz to electronic, indie to world music.
The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of long-term Biennial Sponsor Koç Holding (2007–2036), welcomed more than 100,000 visitors in just 15 days
Istanbul’s cultural scene has been especially vibrant lately, and these two independent spaces, established by the neighborhood’s own artists, add to that energy.
The Picasso Museum is transforming its garden into a public park dedicated to the artist’s bronze sculptures as part of the $50 million “Picasso 2030” project.
The 32nd International Adana Altın Koza Film Festival brought together masters of cinema and a new generation of filmmakers on the same stage.
Antalya’s contemporary art gallery Gülden Bostancı, in collaboration with MeMA_London, has brought two striking installations to Istanbul’s Tarlabaşı neighborhood: Burhan Kum’s Misilleme (Retaliation) and Baran Kurtoğlu’s Hamle Sırası (It’s Your Move). On view until October 5, the works explore the colonial roots
Milan’s Brera Art Gallery is celebrating Giorgio Armani’s 50-year fashion legacy by exhibiting his timeless designs alongside masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Bellini.
İş Sanat is opening its 26th season with a concert by Pablo Ferrández & Tekfen Philharmonic.
At Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, Operation Night Watch uncovers the surprising origin of the dog in The Night Watch.
Nilbar Güreş will represent Türkiye at the 2026 Venice Biennale Pavilion, contributing a poetic and critical voice to the theme “In Minor Keys.”
The Trump–Epstein “Friendship Statue,” installed on Washington’s National Mall, was secretly removed overnight despite having official permission.