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...
Review: “Painter and Painting: A Mehmet Güleryüz Retrospective” @ Istanbul Modern
By Sheldon Heyes
The life and career of acclaimed Turkish artist Mehmet Güleryüz is on exhibition at the Istanbul Modern Museum until June 2015.
200 pieces...
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...
Getting Nonclassical with Gabriel Prokofiev
A day on, Prokofiev was on stage again, but this time, in the flesh, at the hip Borusan Sanat. As I was to discover,...
Delicately Sinister: Harry Potter Score Brought to Life by Istanbul Orchestra
This review is for the true Harry Potter fans. I am not here to decide who fits into that category; you know who you...
Midsommar Festival 2019: A Live Music Showcase in the Hazy Solstice...
Nestled in the green folds of the surrounding Maçka, against the backdrop of an Istanbul ripe for summer and buzzing with life in the...
Review: “Istanbullu” by Buket Uzuner
What does it mean to be an Istanbullu? Can everyone who lives or has lived in Istanbul have the right to call themselves a real...
Review: múm Presents Menschen am Sonntag @ Salon IKSV
Do you like Nordic spirit? Do you like cold, smooth Icelandic melodies? Do you like 1930s vibes? What about a black and white silent...
Review: Borusan Philharmonic Featuring Nicola Benedetti and Leonard Elschenbroich
The March 13th program of the Borusan Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Nicola Benedetti on the violin and Leonard Elschenbroich on the cello, was a program...
Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy: Review of Babylon’s Soundgarden
Two of our contributors, Erin West and Will Dawson, had an epic day at Babylon’s Soundgarden on Saturday. Things got so crazy they even...
Bifo’s Prokofiev Marathon
Bifo is known not only for being one of the top notch orchestras of Turkey. It also draws attention for the interesting themes around...
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...
Review: Kaan Düzarat, Todd Edwards and Julio Bashmore at Babylon Bomonti
One rainy, windy and rather cold Friday in early February, I spontaneously decided that an electronic show at Babylon Bomonti – conveniently within walking distance...
EVO Sports: Istanbul’s Premier Paintball & Laser Tag Experience
One afternoon in late April, some of the Yabangee team decided to partake in a team bonding activity and venture on a laser tag...
Chill-Out Festival 2018: A ‘Heaven on Earth’ Music Experience in Istanbul
As any socially-inclined Istanbullu might agree, one of the greatest aspects of living in this city is the dynamism in the entertainment scene. Despite...
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...
Weekend Getaway: Edirne
With the Children’s and Youth holiday coming up on 23 April and warmer weather upon us, many of you may be wondering where to...
Review: Gripin @ Jolly Joker
What a crowded Jolly Joker lacks in elbow room it certainly makes up for in performance quality, and this month's Gripin performance was no...
Clash of Cool: Pete Doherty @ garajistanbul
“Shall we give him the egg now?” I panicked.
“I don’t know,” Sam replied, half reaching into his satchel, “I just don’t know.”
The evening up...
Fazıl Say enchants us in poetic style at Burgazada
The stars twinkled overhead. Subtle waves lapped along the shore, caressing the rocks, sand, and the deck ever so gently. It was mid-summer, and...
Zorlu’s Mix Festival 2017: A Diverse Musical Journey
We all saw the posters advertising Mix Festival at Zorlu Center this past weekend, and while Fatboy Slim was originally featured on some 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...
Review: Ibrahim Maalouf @ Volkswagen Aerna
Ibrahim Maalouf recently paid a visit to Volkswagen Arena to promote his album "Red & Black Light" as part of Positive Live's Looking Forward event...
Burn Istanbul Rooftop Festival: An Electric End to Summer
Burn Istanbul Rooftop Festival returned for a sophomore appearance on Saturday 16 September, seeing off the summer with energy and style. Taking place at...