August 2025 Exhibitions

August offers art lovers a calm yet vibrant space for discovery, with exhibitions across museums and galleries still in full swing. ArtDog Istanbul editors have compiled a selection of must-see shows to catch during the final days of summer.

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Maraş: Memory and Future

Located in eastern Cyprus, Maraş (Greek: Varosha), which is part of Gazimağusa, was a resort town that gained fame as the “Las Vegas of the Mediterranean” throughout the 1960s and 1970s, hosting the world's jet set.

Special Issue: Cyprus

Cyprus, known as the “Babyland” but in recent years associated with mafia figures, has become synonymous with casinos and money laundering. In this issue, we have compiled topics that caught our attention in Cyprus and are truly worthy of discussion.

Beauty Standards Through Art History

The 20th century brought rapid, drastic shifts in beauty ideals, reflected in art and popular culture alike. After 1900, as women’s social roles began to change, so did the preferred image of their bodies.

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Art All Around Istanbul

Since 2019, İBB Kültür and İBB Miras have hosted 271 exhibitions across 41 venues, with the contribution of 195 curators and nearly 2,000 artists, reaching almost 8 million visitors.

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