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February 2025 Exhibitions

ArtDog Istanbul editors have listed the standout exhibitions of the week for you. Among them are “Solo Botter: Burhan Uygur” at Maçka Art Gallery, Murat Germen’s “Serap | Mirage” at Maçka Art Gallery, and “Story Takes Place in Istanbul”, an exhibition at

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Artists Demand Cancellation of AI Art Auction

Thousands of artists call on Christie’s to cancel its planned sale of AI-generated artwork, arguing that the technology used constitutes “mass theft.” Christie’s describes the Augmented Intelligence auction as the first AI-focused sale by a major auction house. It features 20 pieces

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Major Publishers Sue Idaho Over Book Ban

A coalition of major U.S. publishers has filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho, challenging a law that restricts minors’ access to certain books in schools and public libraries. House Bill 710, enacted in July, prohibits anyone under 18 from accessing

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A Digital Perspective on Kandinsky’s Art

CerModern celebrates its 15th anniversary with an innovative exhibition pushing the boundaries of digital art. The Journey of the Blue Horseman exhibition, realized in collaboration with Reo-Tek, invites visitors to the world of Vassily Kandinsky from a digital perspective. Open until March

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Neş’e Erdok at Yapı Kredi bomontiada

Neş`e Erdok, whose paintings are based on landscapes from daily life, will open her exhibition of recent works at Yapı Kredi bomontiada on February 20. Her 37th solo exhibition, consisting of the works she has produced in the last two years, will

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Film Screenings at Meşher

As part of its exhibition, “The Story Unfolds in Istanbul,” Meşher is launching a curated selection of films adapted from Western literary works. The February program features three adaptations: Orlando (based on Virginia Woolf’s novel), The Man Who Murdered (Curtis Bernhardt’s adaptation