The 20th century brought rapid, drastic shifts in beauty ideals, reflected in art and popular culture alike. After 1900, as women’s social roles began to change, so did the preferred image of their bodies.
Award-winning filmmaker Seren Yüce, recipient of the Golden Orange Award, was injured in an armed attack at his home in Istanbul. Yüce was hospitalised after being shot by an assailant reported to have been wearing a helmet and posing as a delivery
The alleged killing of a dog named Matmazel (also known as Kirli), who had lived for 15 years at Ankara’s Demetevler Metro Station and was beloved by local residents, has sparked nationwide outrage in Turkey.
French film legend Brigitte Bardot died at the age of 91 on 28 December 2025, her foundation announced.
The “Stray and Dangerous Animals” circular, which animal rights advocates have long opposed, has been overturned by the judiciary.
Is it not a long-overdue debt of gratitude for Istanbul to offer a museum/house that would preserve the intellectual legacy of James Baldwin—a global public intellectual—in the very city where he experienced his most productive years?
Banksy’s new mural, which appeared at two different locations in London, has once again brought discussions of homelessness and urban inequality to the fore through the use of child figures.
The sixth edition of the Baksı Culture and Arts Foundation Anatolian Awards was presented this year under the theme Beyond the Shore.
By a decision of the Russian Ministry of Justice, Pussy Riot has been designated an “extremist organization,” effectively banning all of its activities within the country.
Beral Madra's book, published by ArtDog, will have a book signing and discussion on December 21, 2025, at the Pera Museum Auditorium.
The Louvre Museum in Paris has once again come under scrutiny following a water leak that occurred in late November
Running, technology, and contemporary art converged on the streets of Istanbul.
Pantone’s choice for 2026, Cloud Dancer, stands out as a balanced shade of white that reflects a longing for calm and new beginnings in a rapidly accelerating world.