Trump Puts Pressure on the Smithsonian

Donald Trump has begun exerting political pressure on one of America’s leading cultural institutions, the Smithsonian; themes of history and inequality in the museums are being targeted by the administration.

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Behind the Scenes of Fashion

From Dior’s elegant ateliers to McQueen’s dark genius, from Westwood’s activist spirit to Margiela’s mysterious silence, these documentaries bring together the diverse faces of fashion.

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The Limits of Kitsch

Since it first appeared, kitsch has slowly made its way into our daily lives, and over time it has become increasingly difficult to tell what is true art and what should be called kitsch, or can something be art and kitsch at

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New Exhibitions at Pera Museum

The Pera Museum will host two new exhibitions, "Feelings in Common: Works from the British Council Collection" and "Åsa Jungnelius: A Verse, Written with Earth, Fire, Water, and Air," from September 16 to January 18.

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“Corrosion” on the London Stage

Drawing inspiration from Şahika Tekand’s Karanlık Korkusu (Fear of Darkness), the play Corrosion (Aşınma), written and directed by Tekand and performed as a solo show by Yiğit Özşener, will be staged in London on October 3–4.

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Artists for the Istanbul Biennial Announced

The artists participating in the 18th Istanbul Biennial, which will take place from September 20 to November 23, have been announced. Curated by Christine Tohmé, the biennial titled The Three-Legged Cat will showcase works by nearly 50 artists from over 30 countries

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