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.
The British Museum expressed interest in pursuing “realistic solutions” to its ownership dispute with Greece regarding the Parthenon Marbles. This statement followed a UNESCO conference where a Turkish representative criticized England’s claim to the contested sculptures. During the 24th meeting of the
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has announced on his social media accounts that a new Republic Museum will open in Taksim. According to information from IMM, Taksim Maksem, which gave its name to Taksim Square, is turning into the Republic Museum. One of
In 2021, an unnamed buyer purchased a painting listed as a “fake” Degas, which today turned out to be the original one worth $13 mln. The surprisingly masterful composition caught the buyer’s eye, and with the help of expert Michel Schulman, they determined
While the latest amendment regarding stray animals has raised eyebrows in Türkiye, significant opposition also reigns in the contemporary art world. Turkey’s modern artists are protesting the proposed law change that would result in the killing of stray animals. They express their
The hacker group RansomHub has announced plans to auction off client data stolen from Christie’s. RansonHub had a cyberattack on the auction house’s network last month. The attack compromised the personal information of over 500,000 clients globally. Initially, RansomHub attempted to extort
As summer begins, the art world is on the lookout for new exhibitions to explore. From Zanele Muholi at Tate to Olafur Eliasson, the summer museum shows offer fresh perspectives on contemporary art. Here are some museum exhibitions to check out from
Pro-Palestinian protesters took over parts of the Brooklyn Museum, hanging a banner above the main entrance, occupying much of the lobby, and clashing with police, according to witnesses. The museum, located in Brooklyn, New York City, closed an hour early due to
A climate activist attached an adhesive poster to a Monet painting at the Musée d’Orsay on June 1. The woman, who claimed her action was meant to raise climate change awareness, was arrested. The act was performed by a member of Riposte
A guitar used by John Lennon has become the most expensive Beatles instrument ever sold at auction. The Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, presumed lost for over 50 years, was found in an attic, according to auctioneers. It sold for $2.9 million
The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum, located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square, has opened its doors with new exhibits, showcasing some of the most remarkable examples of historical and cultural heritage. The renewed museum showcases artifacts from Byzantium and Ottoman Eras of
There is significant opposition to the proposed amendment to the Animal Rights Law, which would permit the euthanization of stray animals. Several prominent figures from the cultural and arts community, such as Sezen Aksu, Ajda Pekkan, and Zülfü Livaneli, are against this
Zilberman is hosting Erinç Seymen’s solo exhibition Kīpuka between May 18 and August 2, 2024. The exhibition, which features artists’ recent works, creates a compelling dialogue between disaster, temporality, and control. The exhibition titled Kīpuka derives its name from the Hawaiian word