Ancient archeological venues will be visited at night. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced plans to introduce night museums, including those in the ancient city of Hierapolis. During an event where Turkey’s tourism figures 2023 were disclosed, and expectations for 2024
Pera Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary with the exhibitions Much Is to Be Done, featuring the works of Samih Rıfat, and Dancing with the Moon by Marcel Dzama, who interprets political and social criticism with his humorous style. On the 20th anniversary
Farghadani was arrested by intelligence agents from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard after attempting to hang one of her artworks on Tehran’s Pasteur Avenue wall, near the presidential palace. Her lawyer, Mohammad Moghimi, confirmed her sentence on June 10 via X, stating, “My
Multidisciplinary artist Tuğçe Diri’s solo exhibition “Underneath The Stones; Moment and Archive” opens on May 10 at Anna Laudel Istanbul. The exhibition encapsulates the cultural fabric of Türkiye while reflecting the rich expressions of contemporary art. Working mainly with oil and acrylic
For over half a century, the Istanbul Music Festival has stood as a beacon of classical music in Türkiye, captivating audiences with its diverse repertoire and esteemed artists. This year, the festival promises yet another extraordinary experience, showcasing a rich tapestry of
Jeff Koons has announced his plan to dispatch a series of new sculptures to the moon later this year. The creations by the world’s most expensive living artist are scheduled to reach the Earth’s natural satellite in July, where they will remain
The Berlin Film Festival commenced with a spirited press conference, but the political fervor intensified as three separate groups of protesters gathered at Potsdamer Platz just before the commencement of the opening night festivities. The first group consisted of approximately 50 individuals
After journalist and writer Mine Kırıkkanat’s lawsuit against author Elif Şafak for plagiarism resulted in a verdict in favor of Kırıkkanat, discussions and a lynching campaign began on social media. Approximately 130 prominent figures from the literary world came together to issue
Sculptor Mire Lee, an emerging figure on the international art stage, has been chosen to undertake the prestigious Turbine Hall commission at Tate Modern. This commission places monumental, ambitious artworks within the expansive atrium of the museum. Scheduled to be unveiled to
Andrei Molodkin claims to have safeguarded 16 artworks, collectively valued at over $45 million (£42.77 million), within a 29-ton safe containing an “extremely corrosive” substance and threatens to destroy all of them if Julian Assange dies in prison, according to Skynews.com. It
Restoration efforts within Istanbul’s renowned Grand Bazaar have sparked controversy among shopkeepers as restoration teams have drilled into walls and installed thick beams. While a significant portion of the restoration work in the Grand Bazaar has been completed, ongoing operations persist in
On Valentine’s Day, activists staged a protest at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, calling for the institution to sever its connections with Henry Kravis, co-founder of investment firm KKR & Co., and his wife Marie-Josée Kravis. The Kravis couple,
Two climate activists recently made headlines by affixing images of environmental devastation onto the glass panel protecting Botticelli’s iconic fifteenth-century masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Hailing from the group Last Generation, a national student-led alliance, these
