How does art exist in the shadow of social ruptures, economic squeezes, political pressures, restrictions on freedom of expression, or personal anxieties? Does art lose its meaning or change its function in difficult times? Is producing and presenting art only a form
Artificial intelligence has been on the agenda for a long time. This debate, which we featured on the cover of our 16th issue in 2023, has grown exponentially in the intervening time, with the development of artificial intelligence and the emergence of
World-renowned photographer Nan Goldin has put her signed prints up for sale as part of Pictures for Purpose. The proceeds will be donated to Sulala Animal Rescue, an organization helping injured and displaced animals in Gaza. Goldin’s art has long been inseparable
British choreographer James Sutherland took to the stage with Human, a piece he created for Ankara Modern Dance Company. We spoke with Sutherland, who said the work emerged from the question, “especially in this age of artificial intelligence, what defines us as
How does art exist in the shadow of social ruptures, economic squeezes, political pressures, restrictions on freedom of expression or personal anxieties? Does art lose its meaning or change its function in difficult times? Is producing and presenting art only a form
ArtDog Istanbul editors have compiled a list of noteworthy exhibitions for April. Here is a list of the notable exhibitions you can visit this month: Samih Rifat’s Intellectual Legacy at Pera Museum Pera Museum, celebrating its 20th anniversary, presents an exhibition titled Samih
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
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 details of the Grounded, curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa, were announced at a press conference held for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, coordinated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). The project featured
The Şakir Pasha Mansion, which left its mark on Büyükada’s cultural heritage, comes to life once again in a new exhibition at the Princes’ Islands Museum. The museum is hosting an exhibition focusing on the mansion of the Şakir Pasha Family, who
Fresh off her Golden Bear win at the Berlinale, acclaimed actor Tilda Swinton is stepping into a new role—this time as a curator. She will oversee Supersonic Mediaeval, a captivating exhibition showcasing the work of British artist and designer Marianna Kennedy at
Chicago, one of the longest-running productions in Broadway history, brings the world of crime, passion and fame of the 1920s to Istanbul. The musical, which was first staged on Broadway in 1975 and became a classic over the years, will meet the
