Review: Closet Circuit Drawing Classes
Originally set up as a space for creative sustainability, over the past year, Closet Circuit has hosted a variety of projects including a unique...
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...
Poetry Slam Istanbul: Paving the way for Poets & Performers on...
Poetry Slam Istanbul, the first open mic poetry slam event in Istanbul will bring poetry performers and an audience to Kaset Kadıköy on March...
Theatre Review: 3 Short Comedy Plays in 1 Night!
Under the direction of Kenny Laurie, comes together three half-hour comedy plays that tell the tales of transformation and rebirth. Come Again! is the...
In Conversation with Mehmet Nasuh Ortak of MNO Jewelry
Master jeweler Mehmet Nasuh Ortak of MNO Jewelry has been creating custom-made jewelry in gold and silver since 1987. Mr. Ortak has also been...
In Conversation with Ahmet Onur of Kolektif House (Part 1)
Kolektif House, the city's latest arrival in co-working spaces, has embarked on a quest to transform how we view shared work environments. Tucked away in...
In Conversation with Banu Uğural, Artist and Expert in Upcycling
Just behind Kadar Has University stands a dream house. A creative place where only positive energy is welcome and ideas about how to reuse...
In Conversation with Erhan Tanman and Ece Şermet, Piano House Moda
I first went to Piano House over New Year’s Weekend. I had seen pages for their concert events on Facebook, but had been unable...
Construction Fever: Will It Save Us from the Next Big One?
Bağdat Caddesi is a long, wide shopping avenue on the Asian side of the city, Istanbul’s equivalent of 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive.
Nearby are...
In The Shade of Karaköy
“I’m steppin’ out, steppin’ ou-ou-ou-out!” The chorus to the old John Lennon song was bouncing in my ears as we boarded the ferry at...
Retrospective: Expat Spotlight #9 – Education @ ATÖLYE
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 Ece Altunmaral and Edipcan Yıldız of...
In the current climate of consumer awareness, now more than ever, the clothes we wear convey a message to the world around us. Local,...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #22: Photography
A collaboration of Yabangee and ATÖLYE - we proudly continue with the latest season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the freshest,...
Retrospective – “Energiser Session” with Mischief Makers
From the organizer:
You are invited to “Energiser Session” created by Mischief Makers and hosted by ATÖLYE Academy on April 30 at 3 PM (GMT...
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...
Walk Across Turkey: Luxury in Nazilli
It was lunchtime when I arrived in Nazilli, population about 120,000. I walked up to the first restaurant I saw and ordered a lunch...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
The film that best describes Lynne Ramsay: Ratcatcher
The president of this year’s International Competition Lynne Ramsay attended the screening of her 1999 film Ratcatcher...
Have a Reggae Christmas (Luciano the Messenger @ Nayah Reggae Bar)
What better way to spend Christmas Eve than getting down to the conscious reggae vibes bestowed upon Nayah Reggae bar by Luciano the Messenger,...
Benim Çocugum (My Child): A Must-Watch LGBT Documentary for Istanbul Pride...
It’s LGBT Pride Week in Istanbul, and with celebrations cropping up across Istiklal Street, I thought I’d review a very interesting documentary dealing with...
Review: “Andy Warhol: Pop Art for Everyone” @ Pera Museum
Over the past year, the Pera Museum has been featuring art from some of the twentieth century's most well-known artists. After featuring a diverse...
Review: Pinhâni @ Kadıköy Sahne
Howling winds and frigid cold this past Saturday night did little to dissuade a group of us from attending the Pinhâni show at Kadıköy...
Review: Ane Brun @ Küçükçiftlik Park
With her Norwegian roots, amazingly unique covers and acoustic performances, Ane Brun took the audience to her somewhat sad but mostly peaceful musical world...
Review: Oh Land @ Babylon Bomonti
I have to admit that I wasn’t the biggest fan of Oh Land... until last Tuesday when I listened to her perform live on...
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...