June has reinvigorated the art scene as well. In the first month of summer, museums and galleries are offering an array of striking exhibitions, making it increasingly difficult to choose among them. The editors of ArtDog Istanbul have compiled a selection of
Since the opening of its new building, Istanbul Modern has attracted significant international attention. At the European Museum of the Year Awards, the museum was honored with the Portimão Prize for Welcoming, Inclusion, and Belonging. Organized under the auspices of the Council
The exhibition Sonsuz Döngü – NAVİN (Infinite Cycle – NAVİN), which brings together the works of interior designer and artist Aslı Arıkan Dayıoğlu created with natural materials such as ceramics, glass, and gold, can be viewed at Goba Art Gallery until June
The Venice Biennale announced that next year’s edition will follow the vision of its curator, Koyo Kouoh, who died of cancer last month, just days before she was set to share its theme. Titled ‘In Minor Keys’, the 61st International Art Exhibition
Opening on the 5th June 2025 at Campbell Works, London, INODYSSEY brings together the voices of eight international artists and three curators in exploration of stories of migration, memory, and belonging. Coinciding with Refugee Week and supported by the Arts Council England,
Four-Legged City, an initiative that invites us to rethink the possibilities of coexisting with animals through art, is organizing a two-day event featuring 21 artists. With exhibitions, performances, workshops, and gatherings focused on solidarity with street animals, the program brings ethical and
Salt’s new exhibition, The Lives of Animals explores the evolving relationship between humans and animals throughout history—from coexistence to systems of domination. The exhibition takes its name from the novel by South African writer J. M. Coetzee and draws inspiration from his powerful
Banksy’s latest street art piece has come to light. The artwork, titled “I want to be what you see in me,” carries the traces of Banksy’s signature mysterious and multilayered expression, both through its visual illusion and poetic phrasing. Banksy’s latest street
Inspired by Eastern culture, the popular cat character Hiromita, created by Turkish-Taiwanese contemporary artist ANQI, was presented at the Istanbul edition of the 5th ArtContact Istanbul Contemporary Art Fair: Hiromita: Journey to the Heart’s Calling. The artist ANQI, who spent her childhood
The works of Buşra Çeğil, Delal Eken, Xebat Bayram and Fatoş Güneri Kartal, who realized their projects with the support of Istanbul Rotary Art Fund, are on display at the Elgiz Museum. Curated by Begüm Güney, the exhibition titled Forms of Remembrance
Centre Pompidou presents a landmark monographic exhibition dedicated to Suzanne Valadon (1865–1938), a daring and iconic figure who stands among the most significant artists of her generation. A self-taught painter who began her artistic career as a model in Montmartre, Valadon forged
Nermin Er’s solo exhibition titled Close to Me, Stranger to Me – There Is Someone Wandering Inside Me is opening to audiences at Galeri Nev Istanbul. The exhibition, curated with stop-motion animations and handmade models, invites viewers to explore moments when a
