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,
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
In celebration of Türkiye İş Bankası’s 100th anniversary, the “Grand Nature Model: Türkiye” project has been launched in partnership with MEXT, the technology hub of the Turkish Metal Industrialists’ Union. This initiative blends art and science using artificial intelligence, building a distinctive
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
Tilda Swinton delivered a powerful speech at the Berlin Film Festival, condemning what she described as “the astonishing savagery of spite, state-perpetrated and internationally enabled mass murder.” Speaking after receiving a Golden Bear for lifetime achievement, Swinton criticized “greed-addicted governments” without explicitly
The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards were held on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with actor David Tennant once again hosting the prestigious event. “Conclave” led the nominations with 12 and ended the night with four wins, including Outstanding British Film and
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
London Fashion Week, which turned 40 last year, is set to host its first event of the season from February 20-24. As one of the “Big Four” fashion weeks, it holds a distinctive place in the industry. Designed to position London as
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
