Camel Wrestling in the Land of the Efe
Camel wrestling is, in a word, raucous. Smoke permeates every inch of the earthen amphitheater, so much so that it is difficult to make...
Letter from Istanbul: My Own Private Venice … In Sultangazi
For those of you who haven’t been there, Sultangazi sits on the furthermost outskirts of Istanbul, out near the highway that heads up to...
IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival Kicks Off
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Film Festival’s 38th edition will host 467 screenings of 186 films by...
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...
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...
In Conversation with 3D Animator Paulius Masteika
“I see myself as world citizen. The whole world is my home but I have to say, Istanbul is the place where I see...
In Conversation with Öner Ceylan, Volunteer with Lambdaistanbul
I’ve been attending meetings with Lambdaistanbul for four years now. The organization may have lost its old space in Kadıköy, but its various organizers...
In Conversation with Artist Gazi Sansoy
By Sam Gimson
'Where's Wally?' was my intended opening question when I spoke with Gazi Sansoy about his paintings this weekend. His current show, ‘Who...
In Conversation with Filmmaker Serhat Karaaslan (Part 2)
Serhat Karaaslan, the filmmaker behind the short films, Bisiqlet and Musa, tells us more about his experience as a film-maker in Turkey. His most recent short...
Through the Lens: Turkey’s Mistreated Mannequins
I first came to Turkey over 20 years ago on a summer trip with my family, and during that time, not only did I...
The Stories Behind reflect’s ‘Collection Zero’
Well over a year has passed since we first sat down at ATÖLYE with reflect co-founders Ece Altunmaral and Edipcan Yıldız to discuss their...
Walk Across Turkey: Naughty Boys and Circumcision
It was fig harvest season in the valley, and there was rack after rack of figs drying by the side of the road. Early...
Grammy Award-winning Night in Calisia at the CRR
Just a couple of days after the Berlin Konzerthaus Chamber Orchestra, CRR was the host of a very unique evening: they brought together on...
Review: Chinawoman @ Babylon Bomonti
Born in Canada to Russian parents, Michelle Gurevitch, or Chinawoman, is a happy new discovery for me, although I seem to be late to...
In Conversation with Mountaineer Nasuh Mahruki
By Gökay Ürk
Nasuh Mahruki is a prominent figure in Turkey - an accomplished mountaineer, he has also served as a instructor, organizing personal development,...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Oki Kasajima, Freelance Designer
Going on a four year honeymoon isn't really the type of thing you plan for, but it's exactly what happened to freelance designer Oki...
Walk Across Turkey: East of Aydın
Just a few minutes after saying goodbye to Enes, I met some truckers eating breakfast by the side of the road. They invited me...
Retrospective: Expat Spotlight #10: Gastronomy @ 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...
Band Profile: Peripheral Dots
Peripheral dots is something you see when you get whacked in the head, strong enough to feel dizzy, but not too fatal to make...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight: Cultural Heritage
A collaboration of ATÖLYE and Yabangee - we proudly continue with an exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the freshest,...
In Conversation with Cognitive Scientist Lance G. Powell Jr. on Virtual...
If you asked me how many yabancı came to Turkey as students, I’d tell you “a lot”. But, if you asked me how many...
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...
Review: Wye Oak @ Salon IKSV
If you’re curious about Wye Oak’s impression of Istanbul: “I feel like we’ve been tricked into being on some reality TV show where they...
Crossing Over at Hecate Sanctuary in Lagina
Hidden within an olive grove, Hecate sanctuary in Lagina could pass as a secret garden, one filled with a mystical air and esoteric treasures....