Commagene Lar, Land and Art Biennial opened in Adıyaman’s Kahta district on Sept. 23. Curated by Nihat Özdal, the biennial showcases artworks of 13 artists, Shirin Abedinarad, Vahap Avşar, Murat Cem Baytok, Anna Laura Cantera, Yalda Jamali, Odmaa Uranchimeg, Cengiz Tekin, Mariko
Museums have taken on the responsibility of reflecting on everything that is happening in society. They have become a platform for various activities and cannot escape the latest events in the world. Instead of taking to the streets, activists have started to
As one of the founders of a digital art center that opened in 2021 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, I was curious to know what our carbon footprint would be and how much it would take to be carbon neutral. To give an
Organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and supported by Koç Holding Energy Group Companies the 27th Istanbul Theatre Festival opens its curtains on 25 October with a packed program. The festival will host 20 theatre and dance performances
As the country continues to face numerous problems and uncertainties, including recent earthquakes, election process and its aftermath, deepening economic crises, immigration issues, and now a housing crises, autumn has arrived. Despite these challenges, autumn is known for being a vibrant season
We talked with Fulya Sade, the wife and companion of the late founder Faruk Sade, and their daughter Sera Sade, who now manages the gallery as a second-generation owner. Together, we delved into the history and story of Siyah Beyaz Art Gallery.
Within A Budding Grove takes its title from the second volume of Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time, which follows the protagonist’s adolescence and his increasing sense of self-awareness. As a teenager, Jyll Bradley spent a lot of time sitting in
Since the beginning of the 1800s, the reorganisation of Istanbul, like European cities, has been one of the main agendas of the state. For many years, Ottoman administrators dreamed of constructing a capital city with organised streets and boulevards, replacing wood with
Tamer Karadağlı was appointed as the General Director of State Theaters by the Presidency. How do you evaluate this decision? Appointment by political figures to public art institutions is a problematic situation in itself. Founded in 1949, State Theaters is an art
Nihat Özdal has made significant contributions to arts and culture scene over the years through his books, exhibitions and cultural events. Unlike others, he avoids self-promotion and instead focuses on the value added by every task he undertakes. Özdal, who was born in Halfeti,
* How should the art world react to companies that sponsor the arts while damaging the environment? * Is it ethical for such companies to sponsor art? * Will the art world ignore this contradiction, or will it bring it to light?
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