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,
Applications are ongoing for the 2025 edition of BASE, an exhibition that brings together works of recent graduates from various disciplines across Türkiye with art lovers in Istanbul every year. The deadline for applications is June 15. This year marks the 9th
The group exhibition titled “Everyone Knows…” critically examines democracy in crisis through original artistic practices. Curated by Bahar Adan and hosted at G-art Gallery, the exhibition aims to position itself outside of Türkiye’s increasingly superficial, non-discursive, and politically neutralized art environment. Hosting
June has reinvigorated the art scene as well. In the first month of summer, museums and galleries are offering an array of striking exhibitions, making it increasingly difficult to choose among them. The editors of ArtDog Istanbul have compiled a selection of
Since the opening of its new building, Istanbul Modern has attracted significant international attention. At the European Museum of the Year Awards, the museum was honored with the Portimão Prize for Welcoming, Inclusion, and Belonging. Organized under the auspices of the Council
The exhibition Sonsuz Döngü – NAVİN (Infinite Cycle – NAVİN), which brings together the works of interior designer and artist Aslı Arıkan Dayıoğlu created with natural materials such as ceramics, glass, and gold, can be viewed at Goba Art Gallery until June
Édouard Louis, one of France’s rising writers and one of the most striking voices in contemporary literature, will be a guest at Moda Sahnesi in Istanbul on June 18 and 19. Louis, who draws on his own life experiences in his works
The Venice Biennale announced that next year’s edition will follow the vision of its curator, Koyo Kouoh, who died of cancer last month, just days before she was set to share its theme. Titled ‘In Minor Keys’, the 61st International Art Exhibition
Opening on the 5th June 2025 at Campbell Works, London, INODYSSEY brings together the voices of eight international artists and three curators in exploration of stories of migration, memory, and belonging. Coinciding with Refugee Week and supported by the Arts Council England,
Four-Legged City, an initiative that invites us to rethink the possibilities of coexisting with animals through art, is organizing a two-day event featuring 21 artists. With exhibitions, performances, workshops, and gatherings focused on solidarity with street animals, the program brings ethical and
A legend ignited in the summer of 1985—a story forged through years of chaos, passion, and music… Guns N’ Roses carved their name into rock history not just with songs, but with onstage meltdowns, snake-filled houses, and unforgettable solos. Following their legendary
Salt’s new exhibition, The Lives of Animals explores the evolving relationship between humans and animals throughout history—from coexistence to systems of domination. The exhibition takes its name from the novel by South African writer J. M. Coetzee and draws inspiration from his powerful
Banksy’s latest street art piece has come to light. The artwork, titled “I want to be what you see in me,” carries the traces of Banksy’s signature mysterious and multilayered expression, both through its visual illusion and poetic phrasing. Banksy’s latest street
