August 2025 Exhibitions

August offers art lovers a calm yet vibrant space for discovery, with exhibitions across museums and galleries still in full swing. ArtDog Istanbul editors have compiled a selection of must-see shows to catch during the final days of summer.

Beauty Standards Through Art History

The 20th century brought rapid, drastic shifts in beauty ideals, reflected in art and popular culture alike. After 1900, as women’s social roles began to change, so did the preferred image of their bodies.

A Love Letter for Istanbul “Vibe Istanbul”

The documentary Vibe Istanbul, which explores the underground journey of electronic music in Turkey, was screened at Beyoğlu Cinema as part of the Istanbul Film Festival. Directed by Saeed Nasiri and Nafise Motlagh, the documentary is narrated by İzzet Öz, the legendary

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