Hernan Bas: TIME TO SHINE! (the salesmen) at Victoria Miro
Pause for a moment and search your memory: the monotonous clatter of escalators, the heavy waft of perfume drifting from department store entrances that slightly stings the throat, and the
20th Anniversary Celebration at Galerie Christian Lethert: "20 Jahre Galerie Christian Lethert" Group Exhibition Featuring 17 Artists
In Cologne’s art- and design-infused Belgian Quarter (Belgisches Viertel), daylight filtering through the tall windows of a historic Gründerzeit building greets you the moment you step inside the gallery. Spanning
Istanbul’s Place in Art History: From Byzantion to Constantinople — The Ancient and Roman Legacy
The art and architectural history of Istanbul rests upon a millennium of ancient accumulation, spanning its founding as a modest Megarian colony named Byzantion in the 7th century BCE to
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Istanbul’s Place in Art History: From Byzantion to Constantinople — The Ancient and Roman Legacy
The art and architectural history of Istanbul rests upon a millennium of ancient accumulation, spanning its founding as a modest Megarian colony named Byzantion in the 7th century BCE to
Moments Suspended in Dusk: Aron Wiesenfeld’s Uncanny and Serene Reveries
A solitary figure stepping into still water in pitch darkness, children playing Uno on a porch under the faint beam of a headlamp, or a young child staring directly out
Human Agony on Canvas: BBC’s Unforgettable Series The Power of Art
Standing before a gilded frame in the quiet corridors of a museum, we often perceive little beyond aesthetic harmony. Yet in his eight-part BBC documentary series Simon Schama’s Power of
A Question in the Shadow of Notre-Dame: Kenneth Clark and the Mark Art Leaves on Humanity
On the evening of 23 February 1969, a frame broadcast on BBC Two staged one of the most iconic openings in television history. The camera focused on a man in
A Screen Etched in Stone: Cave of Forgotten Dreams
On December 18, 1994, while navigating the cliffs along the Ardèche River, three speleologists—Jean-Marie Chauvet, Éliette Brunel, and Christian Hillaire—detected a faint draft of air slipping through the rock formations.
Is Art Education Necessary? Between the Academy and Authenticity
“Is art something that can be taught, or is the academy merely a gilded fence erected around raw passion?” This question has reverberated through art-world corridors and institutional halls for
Vladimir Tumanov and "Luyten’s Star" from Günışığı Kitaplığı
If an entire generation came to embrace mathematics like a game through Saving the Queen (Kraliçeyi Kurtarmak), they also turned geography’s complex map-reading into a vehicle for adventure across the
Dragons Are Right Beside Us: New Fantasy Series "Dragonborn" by Struan Murray Out in Turkish
If you think dragons are left only on the dusty pages of fairy tales, award-winning fantasy author Struan Murray invites you to break this mindset. His new series Dragonborn, which
What Does a Novel Lose and Gain When It Becomes a Movie? The Paradox of Fidelity in Adaptations
In 1980, Stanley Kubrick adapted Stephen King’s novel into a film. King hated it. He felt the director completely ignored the power of internal monologue and the character’s psychological downfall.
Bringing Literature to the Heart of Neighborhood Culture
Taking literature directly from sterile panel halls, enclosed museum walls, and restricted event venues into the middle of the street, the “Edebiyat Sokakta” (Literature in the Street) project eliminates the
What Changes When Art Is Produced Collectively? From Individual Genius to Community Practice
The word “artist” in our minds still largely evokes a singular figure: a lone creator working in their room, a single original vision, and that singular signature signed beneath the
Environmental Art or Activism? On the Boundary of Art and Ecology
Is the practice carried out by an artist by sifting through soil, lining up seeds, and incorporating agricultural harvest cycles into their production an artistic act or a traditional agricultural
The Politics of Looking: John Berger and Ways of Seeing
In January 1972, the BBC broadcast a four-part television series, each episode running just thirty minutes. More than half a century later, it remains a fixture on week-one syllabi in
Scenes Under Autumn Light: 12 Standout Plays for the New Season
With the arrival of autumn, Istanbul’s theatre calendar regains its momentum. Spanning a curated map from the 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival—directed under the curation of Mehmet Birkiye—to premieres across independent
A Debut Feature in the Spotlight of Asian Independent Cinema: "Stone and Feather" at Jeonju
Having made a name for himself in independent cinema circles with his short films, Ragıp Türk has made a decisive entry onto the international festival circuit with his debut feature,
36th Bienal de São Paulo: Berlin Edition — One of the World’s Oldest Biennials Arrives at HKW
Did you know that in its storied history spanning over 70 years, the Bienal de São Paulo has never once traveled beyond the borders of Brazil? In 2026, this changes
A Childhood Dream from Sarajevo to Antalya: Sis Gürdal’s "Porkatal" En Route to the Golden Orange
Fresh off winning the Special Jury Mention at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival—where it held its world premiere—Sis Gürdal’s short film Porkatal is preparing for its domestic premiere in Turkey.
Short Film Excitement in Adana: 63 Films Announced to Compete at the 33rd Golden Boll
The short film finalists for the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, organized by the Adana Metropolitan Municipality from September 26 to October 4, 2026, have been officially announced.
