Fresh off her Golden Bear win at the Berlinale, acclaimed actor Tilda Swinton is stepping into a new role—this time as a curator. She will oversee Supersonic Mediaeval, a captivating exhibition showcasing the work of British artist and designer Marianna Kennedy at
Organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of 2007-2036 Biennial Sponsor Koç Holding, the 18th Istanbul Biennial’s title and conceptual framework were announced at a press conference held at the historic Beyoğlu Sports Club on Tuesday, 25
Renowned American singer and pianist Roberta Flack, celebrated for timeless hits such as “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Flack died at
Africa’s leading international contemporary art fair, the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, is set to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from February 21 to 23, 2025. The event will include the works of several Turkish artists. Bringing
Chicago, one of the longest-running productions in Broadway history, brings the world of crime, passion and fame of the 1920s to Istanbul. The musical, which was first staged on Broadway in 1975 and became a classic over the years, will meet the
Pera Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary with the exhibitions Much Is to Be Done, featuring the works of Samih Rıfat, and Dancing with the Moon by Marcel Dzama, who interprets political and social criticism with his humorous style. On the 20th anniversary
As Trump’s art policies spark debates over cultural institutions in the U.S., a major backlash has emerged from the artistic community. More than 400 artists have signed an open letter to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), demanding that Trump retract
In celebration of Türkiye İş Bankası’s 100th anniversary, the “Grand Nature Model: Türkiye” project has been launched in partnership with MEXT, the technology hub of the Turkish Metal Industrialists’ Union. This initiative blends art and science using artificial intelligence, building a distinctive
As part of his solo exhibition titled Attempt to Be a Sculpture, Franz Erhard Walther will engage with the audience in an artist talk. In this conversation, Walther will delve into his artistic approach, which has evolved since the late 1950s, focusing
Galeri Nev Istanbul readies to host the latest creations of the ceramic artist Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye between February 25 and March 28 Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye, whose works are part of 36 museum collections worldwide, brings her latest creations to Galeri Nev Istanbul
Tilda Swinton delivered a powerful speech at the Berlin Film Festival, condemning what she described as “the astonishing savagery of spite, state-perpetrated and internationally enabled mass murder.” Speaking after receiving a Golden Bear for lifetime achievement, Swinton criticized “greed-addicted governments” without explicitly
The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards were held on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with actor David Tennant once again hosting the prestigious event. “Conclave” led the nominations with 12 and ended the night with four wins, including Outstanding British Film and
