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
Fashion editor Hakan Bahar is bringing together his vintage collection, amassed over the years, at a special event to be held at Casa Foscolo, Beyoğlu’s 135-year-old historic building, from April 25 to 27. Hakan Bahar, a fashion editor, is hosting a unique
Surrounded by three decades of his work in the iconic rotunda of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Rashid Johnson likens the experience to a family reunion. “I always see art as the objects you’ve birthed as an artist,” he shares with Vogue
The documentary Vibe Istanbul, which explores the underground journey of electronic music in Turkey, was screened at Beyoğlu Cinema as part of the Istanbul Film Festival. Directed by Saeed Nasiri and Nafise Motlagh, the documentary is narrated by İzzet Öz, the legendary
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
The exhibition Sleeping Beauty, featuring works by Aslı Aydemir and Melike Kılıç, uses the language of art to explore how women are shaped by societal roles—and how they can break free from those molds. Opening on April 29 at Gama Gallery, we
Burhan Uygur, who broke away from the rigid rules of the academy and spoke the language of freedom through art, who painted poetry—his works now grace the historic walls of Casa Botter. It feels as if he’s still wandering through the narrow
Why do we collect? Is art collecting difficult? Is being a collector a sign of wealth? What are the qualities of a good collector? Are there collectors in Turkey who are recognized on a global scale? We spoke with art historian Oğuz
The woven works of Belkıs Balpınar, one of the pioneering figures of contemporary textile art worldwide, are being exhibited at Anna Laudel Istanbul. Titled Through Woven Times, the retrospective exhibition is accompanied by a book that delves into the artist’s career. Belkıs
Contemporary Istanbul Foundation is launching an educational project for the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Mustafa Kemal University in Hatay, one of the regions affected by the 2023 earthquakes. Rabia Bakıcı Güreli shared insights on the program, which began
Gökçen Cabadan invites viewers to reflect on identity, belonging, and connections with the external world through her new solo exhibition Anti-Baby at Öktem Aykut. The exhibition, composed of works created over the past two years, portrays the tense encounters between the desire
As part of the exhibition “The Story is in Istanbul”, Meşher continues to bring together theatre and cinema enthusiasts with a series of special screenings. This week’s selection features a performance of Bajazet – en considérant Le Théâtre et la peste, directed
