Africa’s leading international contemporary art fair, the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, is set to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from February 21 to 23, 2025. The event will include the works of several Turkish artists. Bringing
As Trump’s art policies spark debates over cultural institutions in the U.S., a major backlash has emerged from the artistic community. More than 400 artists have signed an open letter to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), demanding that Trump retract
As part of his solo exhibition titled Attempt to Be a Sculpture, Franz Erhard Walther will engage with the audience in an artist talk. In this conversation, Walther will delve into his artistic approach, which has evolved since the late 1950s, focusing
Galeri Nev Istanbul readies to host the latest creations of the ceramic artist Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye between February 25 and March 28 Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye, whose works are part of 36 museum collections worldwide, brings her latest creations to Galeri Nev Istanbul
American artist, writer, and curator Jason Stopa, living in Brooklyn, New York, is known as one of the innovative names of contemporary abstract painting. Born in 1983, Stopa questions the relationship between color, light, and space in depth, using a language born
The recent disasters and crises have deepened social uncertainties, and it remains a question how the culture and art world will navigate through this environment. We asked important figures in the culture, art, and media sectors to share their reflections on the
Applications are now open for Young Jazz+, the long-standing section of the Istanbul Jazz Festival that supports young musicians. The deadline to apply for a chance to perform at the festival and be featured on the Young Jazz+ album is April 25.
The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum will delve into how clothing and style have contributed to the development of the “Black Dandy” identity in its Spring 2025 exhibition. In alignment with this showcase, the highly anticipated Met Gala 2025 has also
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
