This year the 9th Çanakkale Biennial takes place with the theme “Let Time Run its Course” . The title of this edition, “Let Time Run its Course” refers both to the actual meaning of the phrase and its connotations: It suggests considering
In the rarefied world of Old Master drawings, few names ignite as much fascination—and controversy—as Michelangelo. The most recent addition to his oeuvre, a long-debated sketch titled Study of Jupiter, has finally emerged from the shadows and onto the market. This delicate
The 9th Çanakkale Biennial, taking place this year, is centered around the theme “Let Time Run its Course” . The event explores the phenomenon of youth, youth culture, and the intersection of art and technology. Emphasizing fresh approaches to global issues and
As autumn settles over Turkey, the country’s vibrant art scene comes alive with a wave of new exhibitions, offering both locals and visitors a feast for the senses. From contemporary art spaces in Istanbul to intimate galleries in smaller cities, there’s a
Ricardo Jarama, Peruvian artist who has been residing and working in Athens since 2007 encompasses a boundless universe, which he reflects in his canvases, drawings, and sculptures. His creations portray a universe that oscillates between reality and surreality. According to art historian
Istanbul’s Futy Gallery hosts Seval Özcan’s solo exhibition Surprise Me. The exhibition continues until Oct 6. The painter focuses on the things that surprise us in our daily lives and notices them. Özcan said: “In people’s busy lives nowadays, everything passes by
The first solo exhibition in Türkiye by award-winning photographer Pari Dukovic, known for capturing the images of world-renowned figures, titled ‘From Istanbul to New York: A Photographer’s Journey’ opens on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Consulate General of Greece in Istanbul.
Arter’s new exhibitions present a captivating dialogue between Yasemin Özcan’s Wet Floor and Maaria Wirkkala’s Landing Prohibited, both exploring themes of memory, migration, and cultural reflection. Yasemin Özcan’s Wet Floor delves into intergenerational transmission, migration, and self-construction through the interplay of humans,
On September 20, Christie’s auction house officially opened its new Asia Pacific headquarters in The Henderson, a newly developed office building in Hong Kong’s Central district. This is Christie’s third major auction house to expand its footprint in the city, following Phillips
A collection of thirty paintings, loaned from the Imam Ali Religious Arts Museum in Tehran, has disappeared, sparking outrage and calls for an urgent investigation. According to a report from Artdependence, the artworks were meant to be showcased in an exhibition authorized
A remarkable story has emerged from Cranbrook, England, where an 11-year-old boy unknowingly rescued a rare Renaissance print by the famed German artist Albrecht Dürer from the trash. The boy, now 24, had kept the artwork tucked away for over a decade,
During the opening reception of Ai Weiwei’s highly anticipated exhibition Who Am I? at Palazzo Fava in Bologna, Italy, a porcelain sculpture by the renowned Chinese artist was deliberately destroyed by a visitor. The shattered artwork, Porcelain Cube, was part of a