Retrospective – Technology & Human Imagination @ ATÖLYE
ATÖLYE will host Technology & Human Imagination, bringing the bridging of these two themes to the forefront of a fascinating discussion, on Tuesday 18...
Through the Lens: Feriköy Flea Market
Do you love collecting old stuff, or even just love browsing and getting that nostalgic retro feeling? Do you love old music, vinyl records,...
Open Call: Join the Post Social Media Club (Deadline: Apr 26)
We are looking for 25 creatives to imagine the post-social media era. Post Social Media Club brings together young European creatives for a program...
Running the Istanbul Marathon
I never liked running. I grew up playing tennis and to me, the long and painful sessions on the track were part of the...
In Conversation with Ata Dizdar of Turkish Football Weekly
It's no secret that football banter is frequently relied on to help expats and locals bridge the gap. The real struggle lies in creating the...
Letters from Istanbul: The Ballad of Angry Çetin
We all have those people who drift in and out of our lives, and years later, we find ourselves musing about them, wondering whatever...
Retrospective – Play + Learn
From the Organizer:
Play + Learn, organized in collaboration with Alya 3D Printer and ATÖLYE, will examine the relationship between game design, pedagogy, and education, and will...
In Conversation with Filmmaker Serhat Karaaslan (Part 1)
Sampling several pieces of work from an artist can give one insight into his or her philosophy. I’ve recently had the opportunity to perform...
Take 5: Kadıköy
Calm, cool, easy-going Kadiköy has always been one my favourite Istanbul districts. I love to start my day with breakfast at the picturesque Thales...
IKSV Music Festival: Opening Night @ Lütfi Kırdar Sarayı
The classical season is officially over. The 2013-2014 season in Istanbul was one of the greatest seasons I have ever experienced. It was a...
Why It’s OK to Love “The Water Diviner”
The Water Diviner, or Son Umut in Turkish, is a film about a father traveling from Australia to find his sons lost in the...
City Scherzos: This Matter of Medusa
You may have read in the Turkish news recently that archaeologists in Antalya found the head of Medusa … in stone.
The archaeologists told reporters...
In Conversation with Artist Doug Russell (Part 2)
For the second half of our interview, I asked Doug about his "Summer in Turkey" class. Not only did this course have a tremendous influence...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #29: Well-being
A collaboration of ATÖLYE and Yabangee - we proudly continue with an exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the freshest,...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Bala Gürcan, Communications Associate & Medium...
Conveying the ethos behind a multidisciplinary project as ambitious and wide-ranging as ATÖLYE is not a simple endeavor. In her role as Communications Associate,...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
All about Firuze
International Competition entry Beloved is about the life of Firuze who lives on the Alborz Mountains in Iran. The film, which tells...
Lost in Turkey: Artvin Highlands
The Black Sea region of Turkey is somewhat of a misnomer. Better known for its rainforest-like climate, highland pastures and traditional culture, the seaside...
In Conversation with Rubber Walrus and The Medical Phalanx of Space
On Thursday, 17 April, three bands will take to the stage at Roxy in Cihangir. Amongst them are two yabangee-populated groups, Rubber Walrus and...