Art and Entertainment in Istanbul
Rhiannon Davies / May 14, 2013
Istanbul Music Festivals
Nothing quite says summer like being in the sunshine, with good friends and great music. That’s why we’re thrilled that Istanbul’s music festival season is back once more. Here’s what ... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / May 09, 2013
Inner Space Station: Turkish Art in New York
Protocinema is a non-profit experiment, in which exhibitions are presented in temporary and/or disused spaces, specific to each artist. It aims to create opportunities for emerging and established artis... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / May 06, 2013
Inspiring Emotion: An Interview With Ayça Telgeren
“Sometimes I feel like they’re my masters and I am their servant and just have to give them what they need.” Ayça Telgeren confided to us, gesturing at the artworks surrounding her. D... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / April 18, 2013
All Arts Istanbul: An Inclusive Celebration of Turkish Art
Istanbul art scene has been growing for some time now, evidenced by the numerous galleries and art fairs that have been springing up in recent years at a rate which shows no signs of slowing. There are now ar... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / April 15, 2013
Best Karaköy and Tophane Art Galleries
Since the opening of Istanbul Modern in 2004, the neighborhoods of Karaköy and Tophane have witnessed an explosion of galleries, springing up in every availab... Read More »
Feride Yalav / April 03, 2013
Nişantaşı Art Galleries
Nişantaşı may be the hub of all things fashion, but the art world also plays a large role with some of Istanbul's most important galleries located amongst the streets of the upscale neighborhood. See o... Read More »
Feride Yalav / March 28, 2013
Rahmi M. Koç Museum: The Past Made Present
We will never forget the first time we saw a red Mercedes Benz 190 SL Cabriolet parked outside a café in Bebek. Like a burning romantic vision, we dreamt of rides on winding roads through sun-burnt lav... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / March 26, 2013
Eddie Izzard: On Comedy, Politics, and Physical Extremes
Eddie Izzard is consistently ranked as one of the top stand-up comics in the world and is currently mid-way through an epic tour, ‘Force Majeure,’ in which he plans to visit 25 countries thro... Read More »
Kevin Yıldırım / March 25, 2013
32nd Istanbul Film Festival: Our Highlights
The 32nd Istanbul Film Festival runs from March 30 - April 14, with a truly impressive lineup of over 200 films in more than 20 sections as well as a series of events. T... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / March 18, 2013
The Art of Story Telling: An Interview With Mustafa Seven
In some ways all art tells a story, but the artist must choose what they wish to portray and the viewer must decide what they see; meaning the story gets twisted and turned until everyone has their individual... Read More »
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