September 29, 2025By Tower
Music is not just a sound wave; it can also be the language of a spiritual quest. The collective Jaubi, blending classical North Indian music with the freedom of modal jazz and the energy of hip-hop, takes the stage at Salon İKSV as one of the standout guests of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival. The
September 28, 2025By Tower
London’s nights are never as spectacular as during Bonfire Night. As November 5 approaches, fireworks illuminating the city’s skies are not just a visual spectacle but also a ritual of historical remembrance and togetherness. Stretching from the infamous 1605 “Gunpowder Plot” to today, this night holds a place in London’s memory as both a symbol
September 28, 2025By Tower
Arter kicks off its autumn season with a six-week seminar series, What Do Artworks Tell Us About Nature?, led by artist and academic Zeynep Gürler. Starting on September 30, the program will take place on October 7, 14, 21, November 4, and November 11, 2025, at Arter’s Atelier space at 7:30 PM. Participation is limited,
September 28, 2025By Tower
Capitain Petzel hosts It Used To Be, the second solo exhibition of Ross Bleckner, one of the most poetic voices in New York’s art scene since the 1980s, from September 11 to October 18, 2025. The title points to the liminal space between presence and absence, the shadow of “what once was,” and the transient
September 27, 2025By Tower
Are you ready for an experience that pushes the boundaries of art? DANCÆ invites us into a labyrinth where music and dance intertwine: “Labyrinth.” Held at Berlin’s Musikbrauerei, a venue pulsating with the city’s artistic spirit, this event transforms the audience from passive spectators into the heart of their own adventure. The evening will feature
September 27, 2025By Tower
Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin 📅 September 26 – October 5, 2025 ⏰ Wednesday–Sunday, 2:00 PM–7:00 PM 🎟 Free admission Opening: September 25, 2025, 7:00 PM Künstlerhaus Bethanien hosts Specters of Sultana: A Speculative History of Subcontinental Science, the third chapter of the Becoming B project. The exhibition draws inspiration from Bengali educator and writer Begum Rokeya
September 27, 2025By Tower
📍 British Museum, Room 18 – Duveen Gallery, London 📍 Acropolis Museum, Athens Built in the 5th century BCE, the Parthenon was the grandest temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of Athens. Today, its sculptures continue to whisper stories of gods and heroes through their marble surfaces. Yet, this narrative is not only about the ancient world
September 27, 2025By Tower
The Istanbul Biennial breaks its mold this year, unfolding over three years. The first leg runs from September 20 to November 23, 2025, and is free of charge. Curated by Christine Tohmé, the biennial is titled “Three-Legged Cat,” with clear themes: “self-preservation” and “future possibilities.” Exhibitions span the Beyoğlu–Karaköy axis across eight venues, all within
September 26, 2025By Tower
The Turner Prize, one of the most exciting and controversial awards in contemporary art, ventures outside London for the first time, landing in Bradford. This marks a turning point in both the award’s history and Bradford’s cultural life. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of J.M.W. Turner’s birth, the event celebrates art’s power to open new
September 26, 2025By Tower
Some stories are hidden in your name. The name Vanishing Twin comes from vocalist Cathy Lucas’s twin, lost in the womb. This name is the key to the band’s strange and captivating ambiance. This London-based experimental pop trio creates sounds at the intersection of what exists and what doesn’t, the visible and the invisible. Cathy
September 25, 2025By Tower
Frieze London and Frieze Masters, among the art world’s most prestigious events, return to London’s iconic Regent’s Park in October. These two major art fairs will showcase artworks spanning 6,000 years, from historical pieces to contemporary works, across a wide spectrum. With over 280 galleries from 45 countries, London’s art scene will transform into a
September 25, 2025By Tower
Tucked away in the backstreets of Marylebone, just steps from the Wallace Collection, The Brown Collection is one of London’s most undiscovered art destinations. This four-story mews building showcases the personal collection of British artist Glenn Brown. Glenn Brown’s surrealist forms—ranging from root vegetables to trees transforming into human hands—form the backbone of the collection,
September 25, 2025By Tower
Dire Straits, one of rock history’s most iconic bands, may have disbanded in 1995, but their music continues to defy time. With over 120 million albums sold worldwide, the legacy of this legendary band now takes the stage in Harbiye. Dire Straits Legacy, featuring original members of the band, brings Dire Straits’ unforgettable classics back
September 24, 2025By Tower
As part of Contemporary Istanbul’s 20th anniversary, Peruvian-American artist Grimanesa Amorós presents two new light installations, PASSAGE and MARITIME, created specifically for The Peninsula Istanbul. These works will be on view for visitors from September 24 to November 2025. Amorós is a prominent figure in the international art world, known for her interdisciplinary practice at
September 24, 2025By Tower
South African artist Lucy Robson, based in London, makes her debut with her first solo exhibition at PM/AM. Titled Femininity is a life-long game, the exhibition brings together Robson’s new paintings that center on the tension between femininity, imagery, and cultural critique. Robson reimagines the visual language of femininity not as mere ornamentation or surface
September 24, 2025By Tower
London’s art scene welcomes an exhibition at Sim Smith gallery that invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of time and the emotional weight of historical narratives. Vanessa Garwood’s solo exhibition, Story Circles, on view from October 10 to November 2, 2025, brings the echoes of the past into the present through paintings and
September 23, 2025By Tower
Running until October 4, 2025, the Streatham Free Film Festival marks its tenth anniversary this year. Powered by the energy of volunteers, the festival brings cinema to the streets, from Streatham Hill to Vale. For this milestone year, the festival program is more expansive than ever: 🌟 Anniversary screenings: A tribute to iconic films 🌌
September 23, 2025By Tower
On September 25–26, 2025, an extraordinary experience awaits Londoners along the shores of Royal Victoria Dock. French fire artists Compagnie Carabosse, in collaboration with Royal Docks communities, bring to life the unforgettable fire installation Rekindling. This captivating performance, accompanied by music, sound recordings, and local stories, reflects the region’s past and its hopes for the
September 23, 2025By Tower
The Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation’s eagerly anticipated Filmekimi event will take place from October 3–12, 2025, in Istanbul’s leading cinemas. The festival program brings together films that have made waves at the world’s most prestigious festivals, from Berlin to Cannes, Venice to Toronto, presenting them to Turkish audiences for the first time. This year’s
September 23, 2025By Tower
This special online talk, taking place on September 23, 2025, revisits the history of navigation at sea. In the 18th century, methods developed to determine a ship’s position and the remarkable inventions of clockmaker John Harrison were long reduced to a singular “genius” narrative. However, drawing on collaborative research from Royal Museums Greenwich and the
September 23, 2025By Tower
As every year, the Frieze Sculpture Trail, a herald of Frieze London, has taken over the southeast corner of Regent’s Park. But this year is different: the exhibition brims with unprecedented diversity and playfulness. Assemble’s giant reed dog, Fibredog, invites visitors to walk beneath it. Erwin Wurm’s Ghost (Substitutes) plunges viewers into an unsettling yet
September 22, 2025By Tower
📍 Zorlu PSM – Turkcell Stage, Istanbul 🎭 A co-production by Çolpan İlhan & Sadri Alışık Theatre and Piu Entertainment 👤 Starring: Selçuk Yöntem, Zuhal Olcay, Cengiz Bozkurt 🎬Director: Işıl Kasapoğlu | Music Director: Volkan Akkoç Cervantes’ timeless masterpiece Don Quixote, following its historic journey from Broadway stages to Tony Awards, now meets Istanbul audiences with an
September 22, 2025By Tower
The 29th Istanbul Theatre Festival, taking place from October 20 to November 22, spreads across both sides of Istanbul. Curated by Mehmet Birkiye, the program features six international and ten local productions. The festival not only thrives on stage but also rekindles the vitality of theatre by forging connections in various corners of the city,
September 20, 2025By Tower
Sprüth Magers presents Henni Alftan’s solo exhibition By the Skin of My Teeth in Berlin from September 12 to October 25, 2025, transforming the banality of everyday life into a strange tension on canvas. The title, drawn from an English idiom meaning narrowly escaping failure or barely succeeding, points to the subtle threshold in Alftan’s
September 20, 2025By Tower
Arter hosts its “Long Saturday” program on September 27, supported by Paribu, keeping its doors open until midnight. Visitors can expect a vibrant art marathon featuring exhibitions, workshops, performances, talks, and DJ sets throughout the day. Current exhibitions include Nilbar Güreş’s first institutional solo show in Turkey, Velvet Gaze, Franz Erhard Walther’s boundary-pushing Attempt to
September 20, 2025By Tower
Presented during Berlin Art Week at Dittrich & Schlechtriem, PROPEL (September 11 – October 25, 2025) elevates Daniel Hölzl’s exploration of industrial memory, cycles of transformation, and the poetics of propulsion to a new threshold. Blending engineering with sculpture and technology with ephemerality, the artist constructs a life cycle that navigates aviation, energy, and ecological
September 19, 2025By Tower
📍Atatürk Cultural Center, Türk Telekom Opera Hall 📅 October 11, 15, 16, 18, 2025 ⏰ 4 Acts / 130 Minutes 🎭 Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Georges Bizet’s Carmen, one of the world’s most frequently performed operas, takes the stage at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) with the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet. Though met with
September 19, 2025By Tower
📍Galerie Nagel Draxler, Weydingerstr. 2/4, 10178 Berlin 📅 September 12 – November 15, 2025 ⏰ Tuesday–Friday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM Opening: September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM (during Berlin Art Week) Galerie Nagel Draxler presents a comprehensive solo exhibition by Andrea Fraser in Berlin. Fraser (b. 1965, Billings, Montana), a leading figure in
September 19, 2025By Tower
📍Liberty Festival, London 📅 September 25 – 28, 2025 ⏰ Thurs.–Sat. 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM / Sun. 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Entry every 45 minutes) Artists Kristina Veasey and Alejandro Ahmed present Capturing the Forest, a powerful and multilayered experience exploring access to nature. The essence of a forest landscape is reimagined in
September 19, 2025By Tower
📅 September 3 – October 3, 2025 📍İKSV, Şişhane, Istanbul Applications for the Talât Sait Halman Translation Award, launched by İKSV to support high-quality literary translations, are ongoing. The award, valued at 100,000 TL, will be presented to the translator and work selected by the jury at the end of the year. This year’s jury, chaired
