Pera Film’s "I’m Here!" program, running December 1–11, 2024, presents "Red Reminds Me…", a powerful video series reimagining the emotional and symbolic narratives of living with HIV.
In a chilling reminder of China’s tightening grip on free expression, Gao Zhen, a prominent dissident artist and one half of the Gao Brothers duo, was arrested on August 26 while visiting family in Hubei province. The 68-year-old artist was charged with
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is steadily transforming from a visionary concept into a striking architectural landmark in the UAE capital. As construction progresses, the museum’s unique design elements, long admired in digital renderings, are beginning to materialize on Saadiyat Island, signaling the
Sotheby’s is set to open a new chapter in the world of memorabilia with its inaugural popular culture auction, showcasing a curated selection of intimate artefacts from two of Britain’s most enigmatic musical figures—Amy Winehouse and Marianne Faithfull. The auction, a nod
In a bold and innovative leap, Birmingham’s Barber Institute of Fine Arts is set to redefine the art of viewing by introducing the art of smelling. This October, the Institute will unveil its groundbreaking exhibition, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites,
Mehmet Güleryüz, a prominent figure in Turkish painting, passed away at the age of 86 after receiving cancer treatment in Paris. Güleryüz was born in Istanbul in 1938 and studied at the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts, where he began his
Pera Museum presents a guided exhibition tour series titled Pursuing the Masters’ Legacy alongside the Coffee Break exhibition. The second tour examines plates depicting the ‘Story of Geneviève,’ on which Kütahya ceramic master Minas Avramidis (1877-1954) blended mythology with the intricacies of ceramic art.
Scheduled to take place between 6–8 September 2024, under the title “Art As I See It”, the Arter Children’s Festival invites participants aged 4–11 to discover the possibilities and expressive potential of art. Children will get to know different materials and deepen
As the Turkish Cultural Road Festival continues its journey through 16 cities, its ninth destination brings a vibrant blend of art, history, and culture to the storied province of Çanakkale. From August 31 to September 8, this northwestern gem will transform into
In a historic move, the National Portrait Gallery in London has appointed Victoria Siddall as its new director, making her the first woman to lead the prestigious institution in its 168-year history. Siddall will step into her role this fall, following the
In 2026, London will unveil its first memorial dedicated to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade—a 23-foot-tall bronze cowrie shell designed by the artist Khaleb Brooks. Titled The Wake, the sculpture will stand on the historically charged banks of the River