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.
"Maxistra: Tales of Fortune" masterfully weaves mythology and modernity into a dark fantasy that questions the very fabric of power, luck, and survival.
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
Dr. Ayşe Aldemir, Manager of the Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection at the Sakıp Sabancı Museum, has published an article titled “Ottoman Tastemaker Robert-Sadia Pardo and a Sixteenth-Century Prayer Rug in The Met” in the annual publication of The Metropolitan
İstanbul Modern has launched a new educational initiative, “On the Path of Art,” to support fine arts graduates from various regions. This program, developed with contributions from art historians, academics, and artists and backed by NESCAFÉ, will be implemented in Nevşehir, Trabzon,
A viral video from last November showing a worker using a hammer, chisel, and other tools on the Great Pyramid of Giza has sparked growing outrage, leading to a statement in Egypt’s Parliament and accusations of “mismanagement” by an Egyptologist. The footage,
As the boundaries between AI and art become increasingly blurred, some artists see the technology not only as a tool but also as a collaborative partner. Two artists featured in TIME’s 2025 TIME100 AI Impact Awards, Refik Anadol and Sougwen Chung, are
Gökhan Tüfekçi’s solo exhibition titled “May Our Devil Be Abundant” can be viewed at MeshRu until March 16. Last year, MeshRu opened its doors in the former Union Française building in Pera with the vision of creating an egalitarian and pluralistic meeting point. In
Everyone from 7 to 77 is familiar with the Rahmi M. Koç Museum, located on the shores of Hasköy, facing the Golden Horn. Born out of the private collection of Rahmi M. Koç, the museum offers a different perspective on museology in
The retrospective at Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof showcases Semiha Berksoy’s art. While most know her for her flamboyant personality and adventurous life during the public years of Türkiye, Berksoy is also recognized as the face of the modern woman during the Republic era,
The 21st Akbank Short Film Festival will be held this year between 17-27 March under the directorship of Selim Evci. This year’s guest of honor at the festival is Zeki Demirkubuz. The director, who recently directed the movie Hayat, which was selected