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,
Archaeologists obtain new findings every day in the ancient city of Konuralp, where archaeological excavations have been ongoing for four years with the support of Düzce Municipality. The head of a statue, found at the top of the theater and determined to
Tunceli Museum, the first and only museum where rituals, artefacts, information and documents belonging to the Alevism belief are exhibited, has been selected the “second best museum in Europe” in the European Museum Academy Luigi Micheletti Awards, to which 48 countries applied.
Zeyrek Çinili Hamam, dating back to Ottoman Empire, opens after 13-year restoration. The Hamam includes a new museum dedicated to the building’s unique history and the hammam ritual simultaneously. The venue hosts an exhibition titled Healing Ruins, showcasing 22 artists from Turkey and
Artist Genco Gülan’s “Restless Poseidon” sculpture, which draws attention to climate disasters and salutes the ancient Greek and Middle Eastern gods of disaster, began to be exhibited off the Büyükada ferry pier on September 10. The work, which attracted great interest from
Ergin İnan’s Amos series, which consists of drawings and manuscripts, meets with the audience at EArt Gallery, after his latest exhibition ‘Me, Myself, Ergin İnan’. İnan explores the impact of light and color in nature on humans in the Amos series. Through
For the first time, an exhibition will uncover the major contribution of Jewish designers in making London an iconic fashion city. Museum of London Docklands’s exhibition discovers the stories behind the Jewish fashion makers who became leaders in their industries, founded retail
The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 19 announced it had transferred ownership of two antiquities to Yemen, but that the war-torn country had agreed to leave them in New York for safe-keeping. Both pieces are stone sculptures – a sandstone female
ArtIstanbul Feshane’s “Starting from the Middle” exhibition has been extended until Sept. 30. Earlier this month an investigation was launched against the Istabul Municipality’s (IMM) “Starting from the Middle” exhibition at ArtIstanbul Feshane. IMM President Ekrem İmamoğlu said on the investigation: “It’s
The ancient city of Gordion in Ankara’s Polatlı district, one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient era, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. According to a statement made by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, with the
Istanbul State Opera and Ballet will open the 2023-2024 season with the ‘Season Opening Night’ to be held at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall in Atatürk Cultural Center on September 27. ‘Season Opening Night’ shows will also host the audiences on September
The World Heritage Committee, an apparatus of the United Nations (UN), has moved to protect ancient or unique sites in countries including Iran, China, Ethiopia, Azerbaijan and the Palestinian territory of the West Bank. The committee, which is made up of representatives from 21
Cleaning and restoration works of historical artefacts continue in the Şanlıurfa Archeology and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum. The museum was affected by the flood disaster that occurred on March 15 in the southeastern city, causing the death of 18 people and injuring 62
