Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #6: Creatives in Istanbul
In collaboration with ATÖLYE, Yabangee continues to present Expat Spotlight, a monthly series showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse...
A Day Inside the World of Comikon Istanbul 2017
Last weekend I joined the Comikon Istanbul Manga Fest 2017 and here is a brief review of the biggest event for manga and anime...
Brace yourself for the best of classical, jazz and dance at...
İş Sanat has announced its program and tickets will hit the market today. İş Sanat has become synonymous with top-notch performances featuring world-renowned orchestras...
Through the Lens: Edirnekapı Kuş Pazarı (Bird Market)
Every sunday in the Edirnekapı district of Fatih, right by part of the old city walls, is one of the more interesting spectacles that...
Through the Lens – Anatolian Side: Moda, Kadıkoy
There is an obvious sense of openness within the people on the Anatolian side- a welcoming trait that speaks volumes for those making the...
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,...
Burn Istanbul Rooftop Festival: An Electric End to Summer
Burn Istanbul Rooftop Festival returned for a sophomore appearance on Saturday 16 September, seeing off the summer with energy and style. Taking place at...
Bizim Hikaye: ‘Shameless,’ Minus the Shame
It can be revealing, if moot, to compare an original series to an adaption, especially in terms of culture.
But what stands out immediately upon...
Retrospective – Creative Mornings: “Compassion” w/ Michael Sturtz @ ATÖLYE
Creative Mornings will continue their streak of motivational early sessions with speaker Michael Sturtz on the theme of "compassion". Taking place at ATÖLYE on...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #5: Istanbul as Home
In collaboration with ATÖLYE, Yabangee continues to present Expat Spotlight, a monthly series showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Ömer Hacıömeroğlu, Product Designer, Entrepreneur, &...
Ömer Hacıömeroğlu's self-identification as a designer, entrepreneur, and educator is exceptionally accurate. His professional scope sees him fulfilling each of these roles with a...
Babylon Soundgarden 2017: Staying True to Istanbul’s Roots
2017 may have been host to a fair number of quality summer music festivals in Istanbul, but for those who don't favor electronic music,...
Taste of Tea: Conceptual Art on the Train
Haydarpaşa Garı train station, quiet of late because of construction work, is once again buzzing with people. But this time the crowds running to...
Q&A: Ayşen Keskinkılıç – Communications Executive of Istanbul Comics & Art...
Nerd culture is rising. Comic book sales are up and everybody and their mum are watching Game Of Thrones or the next Avengers Movie....
Through the Lens: The Çapa-Şehremini Above (Black & White)
As someone who lives in the Çapa-Şehremini area, an old neighborhood of Fatih, I spend a lot of time on the complexly interwoven, narrow...
Moovment Festival: An Energetic EDM Celebration in the Heart of Istanbul
Summer is slowly coming to an end. This means a few things – beach days and vacations are becoming distant memories, all the foreign...
In Conversation with Anastasiia Piletckaia, Art Curator
Istanbul is a melting pot of yabangees from different backgrounds and professions. I was fortunate to meet Anastasiia Piletckaia quite soon after relocating to the...
Retrospective – Architectural Visualization with Martin Harrison-Priestman @ ATÖLYE
Özyeğin University, in collaboration with ATÖLYE, will host an Architectural Visualization workshop under the guidance of Martin Harrison-Priestman on Saturday 19 August. Running from 10:00...
Electronica Festival Istanbul — A Monument of the City’s Summer Landscape
In an era when so many of the city's music festivals are struggling to maintain momentum, it's reassuring to see 100% Music: Electronica Festival...
Big Burn Istanbul: A New Hope in this Fiery Festival
Music festivals are essential to the very fabric of a quality Istanbul summer -- a yearly reminder of the city's appeal to international artists,...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Tolga Dizmen, Head of Culture and...
In a collaborative community such as ATÖLYE, there are plenty of ambitious projects from members at different stages in their evolution. While there's plenty...
In Conversation with Istanbul Improv Community — The Clap
Improv! Improv is an underappreciated art form where performers create a dialogue or scenes on stage without any pre-writing or scripting. This is an...
Retrospective – Still Life Painting Workshop with Martin Harrison-Priestman @ ATÖLYE
Özyeğin University, in collaboration with ATÖLYE, will host a Still Life Painting workshop under the guidance of Martin Harrison-Priestman on Saturday 22 July. Running...
Yabangee Wine Tasting: An Informal Attempt
Turkey is home to some of the world’s oldest wine making traditions, particularly along its Western coastal regions near the Marmara and Aegean seas....