A newly opened exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) highlights how Caspar David Friedrich approached landscape painting not just as an aesthetic pursuit but as a profound stage for existential contemplation. Set against the cultural and political backdrop of 19th-century
This week’s guest in our ‘Independent Artists’ interview series is Leyla Emadi. We discussed the relationship between independence and freedom, the evolution of contemporary art, and the impact of external pressures on artistic expression. While being an independent artist comes with
Tom Robbins, who carved out a unique place in the literary world with his satirical and playful style, has passed away at the age of 92. Beginning his life’s journey as an award-winning mischievous child, Robbins completed it as a true absurdist.
ArtDog Istanbul editors have listed the standout exhibitions of the week for you. Among them are “Solo Botter: Burhan Uygur” at Maçka Art Gallery, Murat Germen’s “Serap | Mirage” at Maçka Art Gallery, and “Story Takes Place in Istanbul”, an exhibition at
Neş`e Erdok, whose paintings are based on landscapes from daily life, will open her exhibition of recent works at Yapı Kredi bomontiada on February 20. Her 37th solo exhibition, consisting of the works she has produced in the last two years, will
As part of its exhibition, “The Story Unfolds in Istanbul,” Meşher is launching a curated selection of films adapted from Western literary works. The February program features three adaptations: Orlando (based on Virginia Woolf’s novel), The Man Who Murdered (Curtis Bernhardt’s adaptation
Dr. Ayşe Aldemir, Manager of the Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection at the Sakıp Sabancı Museum, has published an article titled “Ottoman Tastemaker Robert-Sadia Pardo and a Sixteenth-Century Prayer Rug in The Met” in the annual publication of The Metropolitan
İstanbul Modern has launched a new educational initiative, “On the Path of Art,” to support fine arts graduates from various regions. This program, developed with contributions from art historians, academics, and artists and backed by NESCAFÉ, will be implemented in Nevşehir, Trabzon,
A viral video from last November showing a worker using a hammer, chisel, and other tools on the Great Pyramid of Giza has sparked growing outrage, leading to a statement in Egypt’s Parliament and accusations of “mismanagement” by an Egyptologist. The footage,
Gökhan Tüfekçi’s solo exhibition titled “May Our Devil Be Abundant” can be viewed at MeshRu until March 16. Last year, MeshRu opened its doors in the former Union Française building in Pera with the vision of creating an egalitarian and pluralistic meeting point. In
