Retrospective – Curious Community: City Planning from a Feminist Perspective
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Organized by ATÖLYE and 3dots;, with support from Sweden Institute, 'Curious Community' is a monthly event series with a panel format. This...
Open Studio Days: A Non-Profit Art Organization
Open Studio Days is a yearly art event and the most comprehensive open studio activity in Turkey where artists open their studios for three...
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,...
Taxim Sound: Reggae, Dancehall, Carribean and Urban Sounds in the Heart...
Announcing the newest force in reggae, dancehall and urban sounds! Get acquainted with Taxim Sound, a group of four music buffs with a love...
Review: Incesaz @ Salon IKSV
Salon IKSV, one of our favorite stops between the neighborhoods of Galata and Şişhane, continues to bring delightful performances to their stage. Last Thursday...
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...
Digging up Gems from their Grave – The Revival of “Anadolu...
Gökhan Yücel is the founder and curator of the “Anatolian Rock Revival Project”, an initiative which understands itself as a cultural heritage platform, bringing...
In Conversation with Lisa Morrow, Freelance Writer and Blogger of “Inside...
I met Lisa Morrow for the first time at Story Café, a modern coffee shop in Kadıköy popular among both Turks and foreigners where...
Review: Romeo & Giulietta Changing the World with their Love
Timeless masterpieces transcend their own genre and become a source of inspiration for artists across all mediums. Istanbul is currently witness to one of the...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Michael Barngrover, VR Developer
A quick chat with most any foreigner living in Istanbul will demonstrate the city's tendency to attract residents in unique and often random ways....
Expat Spotlight Recap: #1 & #2
Expat Spotlight, in collaboration with ATÖLYE, is our monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the city’s...
In Conversation with Musician Enzo Ikah
Foreigners living in big cities all have something in common: the desire to live a better life. Most of them remain anonymous, but some,...
Arter & Antrepo 5: Architectural Monuments Hosting Contemporary Art in Istanbul
That Istanbul is a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary art world is undeniable. You just need to look at spaces like...
Lost in Turkey: Isparta
Located at the western end of the Taurus Mountains, Isparta is a little-visited province of pine, oak, and juniper covered slopes and abundant mountain...
Bhangra Diwali Festival & Me
Among the highlights of my month was the Bhangra Diwali Festival, organized by the Friends of India Association, and taking place at the Hilton...
Maxim Vengerov & The Polish Chamber Orchestra: A Legend @ Iş...
Music, music, in the hall; who is the most talented of them all? For millions the world over, the answer is, without a doubt, Maxim...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Eli Bensusan, Designer-in-Residence
The most recent iteration of the Designer-in-Residence program at ATÖLYE has seen their Prototyping Lab take on new life, where resident Eli Bensusan can...
The Elgiz Museum: A Mixed Bag of Contemporary Art
While the Elgiz Museum is a bit off the beaten path, it is well worth a visit. Located in Maslak, it showcases the Elgiz...
Getting Closer to the Cistern Memories of Its Storied Past in...
For devoted electronic music fans everywhere, nothing compares to the thrill of stepping into a big room event to embark on an experience guided...
Meet the Photographer: ‘City Box’ Athens – Istanbul Meets Jules Balsiger
Photography is magic ... I am always amazed by a beautiful picture, the power it has to ‘travel’ your mind in a different city,...
How Bazaar: Istanbul’s Best Markets
When one thinks of shopping in Istanbul, there’s one particular place that usually springs to mind. The city’s most famous market, the Grand Bazaar,...
Banksy Was(n’t) Here
Early last month, The Art of Banksy made its world debut, launching at Global Karaköy, a brand new art space located in the heart of...
Songs for an Unfinished City (An Istanbullu’s Listening Guide)
Every great city has its own soundtrack, or at least, deserves one. If it doesn’t, you should think about moving somewhere else.
I think of...
Review: A Photographer’s Evening with PJ Harvey
"Fifteen keys, fifteen keys hang on a chain..."
These were the first words the fuzzy audience heard from Polly Jean at Zorlu PSM on Wednesday...