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After Earthquakes, Art in Istanbul Takes on New Resonance

by Jennifer Hattam March 16, 2023March 17, 2023

Four exhibitions planned prior to the devastating earthquakes grapple with presciently timely themes of loss, healing and transformation.

Posted inPerformance

The Stage as a “Living Concept” in Turkey’s Performance Art

by Jennifer Hattam December 11, 2022December 9, 2022

While The 90s Onstage looks back to a dynamic moment in Turkey’s performance art scene, Ata Doğruel’s “Light Source” reflects on the present.

Posted inArt

Photographing History’s Silences and Gaps 

by Jennifer Hattam October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

A former journalist, Sim Chi Yin came to question the primacy of archival sources after realizing the deliberate decisions behind what gets included or excluded.

Posted inNews

Hagia Sophia’s Marble Floors Suffer “Tremendous Damage,” Reports Say

by Sarah Rose Sharp July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

Images circulating online appear to show cracked and damaged floors caused by heavy cleaning machinery used at the historic structure.

Posted inNews

Turkey Faces Suspension From Council of Europe if Osman Kavala Is Not Freed

Avatar photo by Valentina Di Liscia November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Amnesty International urged the council to begin infringement proceedings against Turkey for its arbitrary detainment of the arts philanthropist.

Posted inArt

Reasons for Optimism in Istanbul’s Art World

Avatar photo by Hakan Topal October 24, 2021October 22, 2021

The new generation of artists and curators is eager to explore alternative organizations and to tackle current social inequalities and issues.

Posted inOpinion

What Happened to the Hagia Sophia Is a Terrible Shame

Avatar photo by Hakan Topal August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

I recently visited the Hagia Sophia for the first time after its conversion and felt overwhelming sadness.

Posted inArt

A Kurdish Artist’s Creative Resistance From Behind Bars

by Jennifer Hattam June 22, 2021June 30, 2021

“Politics, war and oppression are a part of my life,” Fatoş İrwen explained of her current solo show, Exceptional Times.

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SALT Presents Climavore: Seasons Made to Drift by Cooking Sections

Avatar photo by SALT April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

Exploring how to eat as humans change the climate, Climavore: Seasons Made to Drift is on view until August 22 at SALT Beyoğlu.

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Turkey Targets Osman Kavala’s Arts Organization in Unprecedented Lawsuit

by Hakim Bishara February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Turkey’s Trade Ministry filed a lawsuit demanding the dissolution of Anadolu Kültür, an institution founded by Kavala in 2002.

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After Istanbul Students Detained for LGBTQ Posters, Protests Against Government Censorship Escalate

by Hakim Bishara February 4, 2021February 5, 2021

The initial protests started one month ago after President Erdoğan appointed one of his political allies as the school’s rector, inciting outrage over political motivations.

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Walk With Me: A Performance Artist Adapts to the Pandemic

by Jennifer Hattam January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

For two weeks last fall, performance artist Alisa Oleva walked with 33 different women in Istanbul; sometimes for 30 minutes, sometimes for three hours, but always from 1500 miles away.

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