Masters of Movement: Limón Dance Company
As a fan of classical music and any high quality performance of fine arts, dance, and drama, I try to get a hold of a...
Book Review: Mark Wyers’ “Wicked Istanbul”
Fun Fact: There are around 60 state-run brothels in Turkey. This may be surprising given Turkey’s reputation as a conservative, rather religious country. So,...
FotoIstanbul: Art on the Streets
Istanbul is a city brimming with creative people and galleries heralding their work, showing off its art and photography collection inside white walls.
Now, the...
Antalya Heat
“O for a beaker full of the warm south,” wrote John Keats, capturing that almost marrow-level need for sun after a long time in...
Review: Lara Di Lara, Emre Akbay, Emir Yargin by Sofar...
It was another rainy, cold Friday night in Istanbul when Sofar Sounds Istanbul stars Lara Di Lara, Emre Akbay and Emir Yargin arrived at the...
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...
Five Names to Meet at Salon IKSV This Season
Salon IKSV, the meeting point for alternative music lovers in Istanbul, continues introducing us to musicians who give us that feeling of discovery. If...
Reflections on the 2019 Istanbul Theater Festival
This past year’s recent Istanbul Theater Festival by IKSV explored many topical issues we see on the news almost daily in this stage of...
Sveta Nekrasova’s Documentary on the Koç University Hockey Team
Hockey is a sport that thrives in northern countries like Canada, Sweden and Russia. As such, most people would never guess that ice hockey...
In Conversation with Kerem Siral of Minimal Group
Meet Kerem Siral, the founder of Minimal Group, a start-up that is currently active in the e-commerce sector. We spoke about his company’s projects,...
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...
5000 Kankalar in a Day: In Conversation with Joel Moriasi
The expat scene in Istanbul, as it is in many places, is one rather preoccupied with the preservation of the cultural habits of home,...
In Conversation with Performance Artist Ekin Bernay on “Atlas” in London at...
International performance art platform Performistanbul’s represented artist Ekin Bernay's new 33-minute performance titled Atlas, commissioned by V&A Museum and actualized in partnership with Performistanbul,...
Observatory Time: With Man Ray in Anamur
It’s always a good idea to get out of Istanbul, to escape the traffic, the noise and endless grind of people and machines.
My wife...
Retrospective – Social Presencing Theater Workshop @ ATÖLYE
ATÖLYE will host a Social Presencing Theater workshop on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March 2018. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #3: The Arts
In collaboration with ATÖLYE, Yabangee continues to present Expat Spotlight, a new monthly series showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s...
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...
Retrospective – ATÖLYE hosts IDEO Asia – “Inspiring Asia: Learnings from...
ATÖLYE hosts IDEO Asia for a talk titled "Inspiring Asia: Learnings from IDEO’s Work in the Region." The event takes place on Thursday 7...
Through the Lens: Ortaköy
Ortaköy, once literally "the village in the middle" (orta + köy) of the European Bosphorus shore, is a popular touristic sight and a vibrant...
Walk Across Turkey: A Big Problem
The next morning I pulled on my pack and walked out of the lobby of the Thermal Springs hotel. I started to cross the...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
An angry girl; System Crasher
Featured in the Young Masters section, System Crasher, which received the Alfred Bauer Award at Berlinale, is Nora Fingscheidt’s first...
Green Getaway: Belgrade Forest
There's no denying that life in Istanbul can be a bit hectic. It's what makes this city so intoxicating. But there are times when...
BIPO Ends the Season with Aida, Commemorating La Diva Turca
The increasing temperature is not the only signal that summer is just around the corner. One by one, the concert halls are wrapping up their...
Review: Medeski, Martin & Wood – Wide Open @ Babylon
It’s Friday night, and I am at our usual hangout for all good things jazz - Babylon Club in the heart of Asmalı Mescit...