In Conversation with Ece Aydoğan, Co-owner of Ayaküstü Masaj
I started going to Ayaküstü Masaj (literally, “massage on the run”) for foot reflexology after being diagnosed with a foot deformity earlier this year....
Review: Magnum Contact Sheets @ Istanbul Modern
I'm giddy and excited as I enter the Magnum Contact Sheets exhibition at the Istanbul Modern. This show provides a look at some of...
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,...
A Pleasant Evening with Monica Molina
It seems that the staff at the Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Amphitheater had me in mind when scheduling this month's program. It feels as if...
Through the Lens: Kuzguncuk
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Surrounded by pine trees in the district of Üsküdar, Kuzguncuk feels like entering the perfect time capsule. One...
ATÖLYE Insights: Exploring Istanbul’s Transdisciplinary Innovation Platform Through Medium
When Yabangee first moved into ATÖLYE, the city's most creative space, in early 2017 it felt as though we had stumbled upon something entirely...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
"This is the story of a woman who manages to transform her life."
Adapted from Christine Angot’s novel, An Impossible Love is about a love...
Chinese Man Brings their Sound Back to Babylon
Chinese Man dropped by Istanbul on Saturday as part of their international Shikantaza tour, which has included shows in Mexico, Canada, China, and Europe...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Ashkan Rohani, Chartered Civil Engineer
The ever-evolving infrastructure of Istanbul evokes a gamut of emotions, ranging from the optimistically awe-inspired to deep-rooted concern. Civil engineering is in many ways...
Joshua Bell: From Childhood Crush to Global Superstar and into Istanbul…
The year is 1990. I am a fifth grader at the American International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and a first year violin student...
In Conversation with Filmmaker Serhat Karaaslan (Part 1)
Sampling several pieces of work from an artist can give one insight into his or her philosophy. I’ve recently had the opportunity to perform...
In Conversation with Komşu Kafe Collective, A Community of Open Hearts...
Walking up the hill from the port of Kadıköy on the sleepy, predominately residential street of Uzun Hafız is a hole in the wall...
Inside Devrim Erbil’s Revolution Factory
The word “devrim” means revolution.
Does Devrim Erbil consider himself a revolutionary?
“Of course,” he says, without hesitation. “Every day. Every night. I work constantly.”
Indeed, at...
The Rise and Fall of a Telecommuting Empire in Istanbul
Traffic is a daily grind for some 14 million Istanbullus. That’s not even counting the outskirts, which include several million more.
You get used to...
In Conversation with Dylan Ware of The Infinity Chamber, Istanbul’s Metamorphic...
Dylan Ware has long been an established yabancı on the radar of Istanbul's music scene. Having lived in Turkey for over a decade, the...
In Conversation with Itır Erhart on Running and the Adım Adım...
Itır Erhart, an Assistant Professor at the Media School, a part of Istanbul Bilgi University’s Faculty of Communication, studies a wide range of topics,...
Retrospective – Virtual CreativeMornings: Aral Balkan
ATÖLYE and CreativeMornings Istanbul will host 'Virtual CreativeMornings: Aral Balkan" on Friday 26 June at 09:00. Entry is free and attendees are expected to...
Storyteller of the Verses: Bilingual Poet Pelin Batu
Born in 1977 Pelin Batu is a Turkish actress, historian and a bilingual poet. She studied Literature and Drama in New York University and...
Take 5: Nişantaşı (Glitz Edition)
Nişantaşı is known for its glitz. Jewelry shops, coyly revealing their sparkling displays, are spaced sporadically along broad avenues as the trendily dressed stroll...
Letters from Istanbul: Yeldeğirmeni’s Quiet Renaissance
Author’s note: Last week, I wrote about the stories behind some of Istanbul’s street names, and the week before that I traced some of...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Hande Işık Tosun, Human-Centered Designer
Design and innovation have always been at the forefront in addressing the challenges of our world. With the scope of design extending so broadly,...
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,...
Review: A Seductive Evening with Rhye @ Salon IKSV
The early 2010s were a genuinely great period for sexy indie albums. The XX's xx (2010), Bon Iver's Bon Iver, Bon Iver (2011) and How to Dress...
Notre Dame de Paris: Timeless for a Reason
“Belle” is the only word I know that suits her well
When she dances oh, the stories she can tell....
She dances naked in my soul...