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Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers

Surrounded by three decades of his work in the iconic rotunda of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Rashid Johnson likens the experience to a family reunion. “I always see art as the objects you’ve birthed as an artist,” he shares with Vogue

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“Sleeping Beauty” Awakens

The exhibition Sleeping Beauty, featuring works by Aslı Aydemir and Melike Kılıç, uses the language of art to explore how women are shaped by societal roles—and how  they can break free from those molds. Opening on April 29 at Gama Gallery, we

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Solo Botter: Burhan Uygur

Burhan Uygur, who broke away from the rigid rules of the academy and spoke the language of freedom through art, who painted poetry—his works now grace the historic walls of Casa Botter. It feels as if he’s still wandering through the narrow

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Starting Anew in Hatay

Contemporary Istanbul Foundation is launching an educational project for the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Mustafa Kemal University in Hatay, one of the regions affected by the 2023 earthquakes. Rabia Bakıcı Güreli shared insights on the program, which began

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Gökçen Cabadan – “Anti-Baby” Exhibition

Gökçen Cabadan invites viewers to reflect on identity, belonging, and connections with the external world through her new solo exhibition Anti-Baby at Öktem Aykut. The exhibition, composed of works created over the past two years, portrays the tense encounters between the desire

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Bajazet Screening at Meşher

As part of the exhibition “The Story is in Istanbul”, Meşher continues to bring together theatre and cinema enthusiasts with a series of special screenings. This week’s selection features a performance of Bajazet – en considérant Le Théâtre et la peste, directed

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April 2025 Exhibitions

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

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Tilda Swinton at Eye Filmmuseum

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,

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