Istanbul Modern hosts Museums Talk: From the Netherlands” program, on Wednesday, May 14, Sjarel Ex, who served as the Director of the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam from 2004 to 2022. The conference series is organized in collaboration with the Consulate
Cemre Yeşil Gönenli’s book Hayal & Hakikat, published by FiLBooks and Fraglich Publishing, deals with the themes of forgiveness and punishment through photographs of prisoners from the reign of Abdülhamid II. Through images taken from Ottoman archives, the book juxtaposes the possibility
This spring, VISION Art Platform presents Intersections, a group exhibition that brings together multilayered narratives in contemporary art exploring identity, belonging, and memory. Curated by art historian and writer Fırat Arapoğlu, the exhibition invites viewers on an intellectual journey from personal stories
With his latest exhibition Les Demoiselles Revisited in Paris, Bedri Baykam offers a critical perspective on art history and social representations, inviting viewers into a multi-layered visual and intellectual journey. Opening on May 6, 2025, at Galerie S/Beaubourg, the exhibition will run
The prestigious Sait Faik Short Story Award, held annually in memory of renowned Turkish writer Sait Faik Abasıyanık, has been awarded this year for the 71st time. The winner is Burçe Bahadır, honored for her short story collection Şimdi Dönecek Dünya (“The
Vivienne Westwood has significantly impacted the fashion world since the 1970s. Her impact is not just on the clothes she showcased on the runway, but what made her truly special was her strong anarchist soul, opposing opinions about the capitalist consumer culture,
As spring infuses the city with fresh energy, galleries and museums open their doors to a wide array of ambitious exhibitions this May—ideal for those seeking to step away from the chaos of daily life and nourish their spirit. The editors of
Koyo Kouoh, the first person of African descent appointed as curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 57.
At the April 22 meeting of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) Board of Trustees, the chairman and vice-chairman of the İKSV Board of Trustees were elected. At the meeting, it was unanimously decided that Ömer M. Koç, Chairman of
The exhibition “Yaşamak Güzel Şey Be Be Kardeşim” and the “Nâzım Hikmet Symposium at the Table of the Sun” will start on May 9 as part of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality’s “Nâzım Hikmet Year”. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, which declared June 2024-June 2025 as
İş Sanat’s Kibele Art Gallery is hosting Professor Rahmi Aksungur’s Retrospective exhibition, which will remain open to the public until July 14. One of the leading figures in Turkish sculpture, Aksungur presents a rich overview of his artistic journey. The exhibition, titled
The International Labor Film Festival (İFF) will take place between May 1–11 in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. The festival, now in its 20th year, will screen 81 films from 17 countries, all non-competitive, sponsor-free, and free of charge. Screenings will be held
