Gulf countries are placing art at the center of diplomacy and economic transformation in the post-oil era, with museums and mega-projects increasingly entangled in debates around art-washing.
Haldun Dormen, who assumed a founding role in the modernisation of Turkish theatre during the Republican era, was not merely an artist who existed on stage, but a figure of memory who built theatre as a field of culture, discipline, and continuity
We began this issue with a question: What is happening in the Arabian Peninsula? But from the very beginning, it was necessary to acknowledge this: this question does not describe a geography on its own. It asks how the cultural center is
The visual art practice of David Lynch, who passed away last year, extending beyond cinema, is being revisited through works from different periods in an exhibition opening at Pace Gallery Berlin from January 29 to March 22, 2026.
The 60-year rock legend Scorpions will take the stage in Istanbul on June 24, 2026, at Beşiktaş Tüpraş Stadium as part of their Coming Home — 60 Years of Scorpions tour.
The childhood home of David Bowie in Bromley—where his imagination was shaped—is preparing to welcome the public in 2027, featuring archival materials and an authentic restoration.
The Lightness of Silk, the Weight of Stone, bringing together original works by 15 artists from different disciplines, will be on view from 6 December to 31 March at Ceylan Splend’or Uludağ.
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.