Our curated selection for cinema in 2026 spans a wide spectrum, from adaptations of classic literature to long-awaited sequels of cult franchises, as well as epic studio productions such as Marvel and Dune.
The alleged killing of a dog named Matmazel (also known as Kirli), who had lived for 15 years at Ankara’s Demetevler Metro Station and was beloved by local residents, has sparked nationwide outrage in Turkey.
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris has acquired 61 works that had been carefully preserved for decades by the family of Henri Matisse, one of the most lyrical figures of modern art.
Gallery 77 is hosting Gayane Avetissian’s first solo exhibition, titled Tabula Rasa. Addressing questions of memory and identity through personal experiences and cultural references, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the past.
The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will conclude after its first phase following curator Christine Tohmé’s decision to step down due to personal circumstances.
The “Stray and Dangerous Animals” circular, which animal rights advocates have long opposed, has been overturned by the judiciary.
Is it not a long-overdue debt of gratitude for Istanbul to offer a museum/house that would preserve the intellectual legacy of James Baldwin—a global public intellectual—in the very city where he experienced his most productive years?
TechnoBallet, a performance that brings together electronic music and ballet on the same stage, will have its world premiere on January 9, 2026 at Zorlu PSM %100 Studio; this standing-room-only production combines a DJ set with live ballet choreography in a single
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, winner of the Golden Palm award, will be tried in Tehran's Revolutionary Court on charges of "propaganda against the regime."
Banksy’s new mural, which appeared at two different locations in London, has once again brought discussions of homelessness and urban inequality to the fore through the use of child figures.
İstanbul Modern is set to host a comprehensive exhibition bringing together more than 200 works by Semiha Berksoy, spanning over seven decades of production that moves fluidly from the performing arts to visual expression.
Beral Madra's book, published by ArtDog, will have a book signing and discussion on December 21, 2025, at the Pera Museum Auditorium.