When we turn the pages of history, spanning the Ottoman Empire’s resplendent final years to the nascent era of the Turkish Republic, we encounter the captivating saga of the Şakir Pasha Family. This family stands out as a constellation of remarkable individuals,
Following the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several prominent members of the IBB team, protests continue to erupt across the country. Among those arrested are İmamoğlu’s advisor, Murat Ongun; Istanbul Planning Agency President Buğra Gökçe; IBB Kültür A.Ş. General
Filiz Akın, the legendary actress who defined Turkish cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away at the age of 82, Turkey’s Health Ministry announced. Akın died on Saturday while receiving treatment at a hospital in Istanbul. The ministry did not
The mixed exhibition titled “My Fairy Tale,” which merges storytelling and visual art, has opened at Ruzy Gallery. We spoke with Nina Murashkina, one of the artists in the exhibition, whose practice is centered on the image of women, about her work.
Historical manuscripts that changed history, bindings that became works of art, and the rarest treasures of literature… Take a look at the fascinating stories behind the world’s most expensive books! Books are not only a source of knowledge but also hold great
To mark its 25th anniversary, Çağla Cabaoğlu Gallery presents two special exhibitions: Echo and Resonance. Çağla Cabaoğlu Gallery Celebrates 25 Years with Echo and Resonance A pioneering institution in Turkey’s contemporary art scene, Çağla Cabaoğlu Gallery marks its 25th anniversary with two
The 2nd Commagene Land and River Art Biennial will open its doors to in Kâhta, Adıyaman, on August 23, 2025. As Türkiye’s only biennial focused on river and land art, this year’s edition, “Fragile Alliance,” is a significant platform for questioning the
Ahmet Yiğider’s exhibition “Ant Nest” at CerModern will conclude on March 23. CerModern Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with Ahmet Yiğider’s The Ant Nest As part of its 15th-anniversary celebrations, CerModern presents Ahmet Yiğider’s exhibition The Ant Nest, open to visitors until March 23. The
Çelenk Bafra, the artistic director of Istanbul Modern, will curate the 7th edition of the Mardin Biennial. Scheduled to take place in May 2026, the biennial’s initial insights were shared with ArtDog Istanbul by Mardin Biennial co-director Hakan Irmak and curator Çelenk
The 4th edition of CI Bloom will take place from April 17-20 at the Rumeli Hall of the Lütfi Kırdar Congress and Exhibition Center. CI Bloom is back with its 4th edition! The 4th edition will take place from April 17-20 at
Norwegian author Dag Solstad, acclaimed for his profound impact on contemporary literature, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 83. His death marks the end of a prolific career that spanned six decades, during which he continually redefined the
Arkas Art Center will open its doors on March 26 with the exhibition “Tradition and Modernity: Turkish Painting in the Arkas Collection (1920-1970).” Featuring over 110 works from the Arkas Collection, the exhibition highlights the balance between modernization and tradition as explored
Leonardo da Vinci was not only a master of art and science but also an expert in military engineering, pioneering innovative warfare strategies during the Renaissance with his designs and inventions. Recently, scientists identified a concealed structure beneath a medieval castle in
