In his article for The Guardian, Orhan Pamuk interprets Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest as a sign of Turkey’s democratic decline. He highlights the ongoing resistance of the people in the face of increasing pressures and restrictions. Earlier this month, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor
On March 27, World Theatre Day, the Theatre Cooperative gathered with its partners, calling for measures to prevent private theatres from being crushed under economic burdens and to ensure the protection of artistic freedoms. Theatre Cooperative: No Tax, But Support As part
Historian Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı drew attention to the issues in Turkey’s democracy, justice, and education system amid the process of İmamoğlu’s dismissal. Ortaylı stated, “We all need justice and democracy. They are indispensable for Turkey,” and made striking evaluations on topics
Last week, a series of investigations targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) led to the arrest of IMM Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several of his close associates. Among those detained were two key figures who have significantly shaped the city’s cultural and
Zeyno Pekünlü’s first solo exhibition in the United States, Perfect Loop, will be on view at DIANA NEW YORK from April 4 to May 4, 2025. The show features the video Perfect Loop, alongside a sound installation and works on paper, exploring
The UQAM Design Centre is hosting Buone Nuove: Women Architects of Change, an exhibition highlighting the contributions of women architects throughout history. The exhibition, which celebrates the impact of female architects on architectural history, has opened in Montreal, Canada. Originally launched by
Following the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several prominent members of the IBB team, protests continue to erupt across the country. Among those arrested are İmamoğlu’s advisor, Murat Ongun; Istanbul Planning Agency President Buğra Gökçe; IBB Kültür A.Ş. General
The mixed exhibition titled “My Fairy Tale,” which merges storytelling and visual art, has opened at Ruzy Gallery. We spoke with Nina Murashkina, one of the artists in the exhibition, whose practice is centered on the image of women, about her work.
The exhibition “Reaching for the World,” opened at Kasa Gallery, focuses on the human effort to transcend boundaries and connect with the environment, while exploring the concept of “home.” We had an interview with the artists Özge Enginöz, Gözde Mulla, and the
The 2nd Commagene Land and River Art Biennial will open its doors to in Kâhta, Adıyaman, on August 23, 2025. As Türkiye’s only biennial focused on river and land art, this year’s edition, “Fragile Alliance,” is a significant platform for questioning the
Ahmet Yiğider’s exhibition “Ant Nest” at CerModern will conclude on March 23. CerModern Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with Ahmet Yiğider’s The Ant Nest As part of its 15th-anniversary celebrations, CerModern presents Ahmet Yiğider’s exhibition The Ant Nest, open to visitors until March 23. The
Çelenk Bafra, the artistic director of Istanbul Modern, will curate the 7th edition of the Mardin Biennial. Scheduled to take place in May 2026, the biennial’s initial insights were shared with ArtDog Istanbul by Mardin Biennial co-director Hakan Irmak and curator Çelenk
