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 judges unanimously chose the winning work from 1,005 entries and 57 finalists. Laura Jones is the 12th woman to win the prize since the Archibald started. Laura Jones said she grew up studying Winton’s novel Cloudstreet, which had “enchanted generations of
One of the phased restoration projects in the Harem section of Topkapı Palace, overseen by the Presidency of National Palaces, has been completed. The Concubines Courtyard (Cariyeler Taşlığı) and Bath, along with the Kuşhane Kitchen, have been newly opened to visitors. These
Beyoğlu was once the lifeblood of Istanbul, even as it gradually lost some of its vibrant colors day by day. Some people came and went, while others became regulars. Yet, it remained etched in everyone’s memory like a nail. Today, Beyoğlu embodies
A few weeks after a major cyberattack took down its website during the peak of auction season, Christie’s is now facing a class action lawsuit. The suit alleges negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the New York Deceptive
A team of archaeologists in Germany has unearthed a medieval games collection, featuring a well-preserved chess piece, gaming pieces, and dice. Dating back to the 11th or 12th century, these game pieces were discovered during excavations of a long-forgotten castle. “The discovery
A new chamber with blue painted walls, a remarkably uncommon color in Pompeian dwellings, has been uncovered in Pompeii during recent excavations. According to archaeologists, recently discovered blue walls with female figures represent the four seasons and allegorical representations of agriculture and
Art Basel in Basel features 285 leading galleries, showcasing works across all media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital artworks. In addition to its Galleries, Feature, Statements, and Edition sectors, around 70 large-scale installations and performances are on view in the show’s
Two 17th-century paintings were recently donated to the Louvre Museum after being returned to their owners. Floris van Schooten’s Still-Life with Ham and Peter Binoit’s Food, Fruit and Glass on a Table were for decades part of the Louvre’s Nordic painting collection,
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