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
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
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
Why do we collect? Is art collecting difficult? Is being a collector a sign of wealth? What are the qualities of a good collector? Are there collectors in Turkey who are recognized on a global scale? We spoke with art historian Oğuz
The woven works of Belkıs Balpınar, one of the pioneering figures of contemporary textile art worldwide, are being exhibited at Anna Laudel Istanbul. Titled Through Woven Times, the retrospective exhibition is accompanied by a book that delves into the artist’s career. Belkıs
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
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
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
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
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,