At the dawn of an intricate geopolitical and geoeconomic turmoil era, the international art and culture scene may now be asking many new questions. What’s going on in Türkiye in the field of art and culture? may well be one of them.
The fourth edition of CI Bloom will take place between April 17 and 20, with the participation of 25 galleries. For the first time this year, university students will be able to visit the fair free of charge on April 17 and
ArtDog Istanbul editors have compiled a list of noteworthy exhibitions for April. Here is a list of the notable exhibitions you can visit this month: Samih Rifat’s Intellectual Legacy at Pera Museum Pera Museum, celebrating its 20th anniversary, presents an exhibition titled Samih
Mahir Polat, who was detained as part of the “urban consensus” investigation targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), has been placed under house arrest. Speaking to Halk TV, Polat’s lawyer Erkam Erdem stated: “Friends are heading to Silivri to welcome him after
With the exhibition “Tilda Swinton – Ongoing”, Tilda Swinton shares her artistic journey, creative collaborations, and special archival footage dedicated to Derek Jarman with audiences at the Eye Filmmuseum. Oscar-Winning Actress Tilda Swinton Returns with a Striking Project at Eye FilmmuseumOscar-winning actress,
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum presents “Marcel Dzama: Dancing With the Moon”, an exhibition that reveals Dzama’s perspective on issues such as war, mismanagement, and environmental destruction. Marcel Dzama’s First Solo Exhibition
We lost Volkan Konak, the unique voice of Turkish folk music and the rebellious sound of the Black Sea, on March 31, 2025, at the age of just 58. We lost Volkan Konak, the distinctive interpreter of Turkish folk music and the
Cem Mumcu’s exhibition, Inhibition/Exhibition (Çile Bülbülüm Çile), held at Beyoğlu Municipality Istiklal Art Gallery, reveals human psychology, feelings, and troubles in both linguistic and visual dimensions. In the exhibition curated by Derya Yücel, we see how Cem Mumcu deals with human psychology
The exhibition “Carrying the Scent” will take place from April 2 to 13, 2025, at Tisa Mansion, a historic stone building in Old Halfeti, as part of the 7th Halfeti Scent Festival. Curated by Nihat Özdal, known for his work on olfactory
The inaugural edition of the Salt Artistic Research and Production Grant Program, organized in collaboration with the BBVA Foundation, is now on display at Salt Galata. The exhibition features projects by Aslı Uludağ, recipient of the Artistic Research Grant, and Ali Taptık
The exhibition, Picasso in Tehran, features 66 works from TMoCA’s esteemed collection, offering a comprehensive view of Picasso’s artistic evolution. Among these, a highlight is the inclusion of 26 aquatint prints from the renowned “La Tauromaquia” (The Art of Bullfighting) series, which
In his article for The Guardian, Orhan Pamuk interprets Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest as a sign of Turkey’s democratic decline. He highlights the ongoing resistance of the people in the face of increasing pressures and restrictions. Earlier this month, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor