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(Past Event) “A Halo of Blackness Upon Our Heads” – Ahmet...

Curated by Selen Ansen, the exhibition A Halo of Blackness Upon Our Heads is a collection of Ahmet Doğu İpek's art during 2020-2022 that...

(PAST EVENT) The Universe Flickers @ SALT Beyoğlu

SALT Beyoğlu will host the exhibition The Universe Flickers from Wednesday 12 September to Sunday 30 December. Borrowing its title from a chapter of...

(Past Event) Hofesh Shechter Company: Double Murder @ Zorlu PSM

The 27th Istanbul Theatre Festival organized by IKSV proudly announces an electrifying addition to its program: "Double Murder" by the acclaimed Hofesh Shechter Company....

(April 11-22) 44th Istanbul Film Festival by IKSV

The 44th Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by N Kolay, takes place from 11...

(PAST EVENT) Magic & Mystery @ Istanbul Comedy Club

Istanbul Comedy Club (top floor of Beyoğlu Şaraphanesi) will host a night of Magic & Mystery on Saturday 26 March, featuring three veteran performers...

(Past Event) IKSV Presents: The new year’s first Gala “The Whale”

IKSV Galas, organised by IKSV starts the new year with a most anticipated film: THE WHALE by Darren Aronofsky. The screenings are on 16...

(PAST EVENT) Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: Café Müller @ Zorlu PSM

The 27th Istanbul Theatre Festival hosted by IKSV proudly presents one of the most anticipated events of the year: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's mesmerizing...

(PAST EVENT) “Mehmet Sinan Kuran: Nowhere. Now Here.” @ Anna Laudel

Reflecting his 'colorful, kaleidoscopic' inner world, artist Mehmet Sinan Kuran puts forth a unique style of art that explores the peace and chaos of...

(Past Event) “Small Craft Warnings” by Tennessee Williams @ Arsen Lupen

An independent production of Tennessee Williams' famous play "Small Craft Warnings", directed by Paz Griot, will take place on Saturday 25 March at Arsen...

(PAST EVENT) “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular...

Pera Museum is currently hosting Istanbul Research Institute's “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular Culture, curated by Emir Alışık, from Tuesday...

(Past Event) 42nd IKSV Istanbul Film Festival

The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) is bringing on Turkey's biggest international cinema event, Istanbul Film Festival, for the 42nd time. Featuring...

(PAST EVENT) “Silent Echoes: Notre-Dame” @ Arter

Part of Bill Fontana's series of works under Silent Echoes, this exhibition encapsulates the visuals and sounds of reverberating church bells at Notre-Dame de Paris....

(PAST EVENT) “Yoga at the Museum” @ Sakıp Sabancı Museum

Sakıp Sabancı Museum in collaboration with Cihangir Yoga, is currently hosting “Yoga at the Museum” every Wednesday from 07:00 to 08:00 in the garden...

(PAST EVENT) “Memento Mori” @ Maçka Art Gallery

Maçka Art Gallery will host the group exhibition "Memento Mori" from Tuesday 1 March through Saturday 9 April. From the organizer: Established in 1976 by Rabia...

(PAST EVENT) 17th Istanbul Biennial English Guided Tours

The 17th Istanbul Biennial organized by IKSV is now accessible through Turkish and English guided tours. Sponsored by Koç Holding, specialist tour guides offer...

(Past Event) An Evening of Improv: Sketch Comedy Featuring Comedian Leon...

Friday 20 January sees local improv group The Clap invite comedian Leon Sandler for a special session at Arsen Lupen. Doors are set to...

(Past Event) NFT Biennial: “The Catharsis of a Strange Prophecy” @...

The world’s first and only NFT biennial, where more than 100 NFT works of art will be exhibited, can be visited free of charge...

(PAST EVENT) “Check In” @ Collect Gallery

Collect Gallery enters Istanbul's vibrant art scene with their multi-artist "Check-In" exhibition through Monday 27 June. The exhibition is curated by Marcus Graf. From the...

(PAST EVENT) The Prince’s Extraordinary World: Abdülmecid Efendi @ Sakıp Sabancı...

Sakıp Sabancı Museum is currently hosting the exhibition “The Prince’s Extraordinary World: Abdülmecid Efendi”, on now through Sunday 1 May 2022. The exhibition focuses...

(PAST EVENT) IKSV 4th Istanbul Design Biennial

IKSV will host the 4th Istanbul Design Biennial "A School of Schools" from Saturday 22 September through Sunday 4 November. Akbank Sanat, Pera Museum, SALT...

(PAST EVENT) Life @ Alan Kadıköy

Javier Aranda's silent show VIDA / 'Life' is a metaphoric act that portrays the intricacies of life. After winning the Golden Dragon Award for...

(PAST EVENT) 18th Contemporary Istanbul @ Tersane Istanbul

Contemporary Istanbul, the city's premier international art fair, is back for its 18th edition, bringing together art enthusiasts, collectors, curators, and artists from around...

(Past Event) An Evening of Improv: Romantic Comedy + Theatre Sports...

Friday 7 April sees local English improv group The Clap come together for a night of fun with a theme of 'romantic comedy +...

(PAST EVENT) “ThisPlay” @ Arter

Arter is currently hosting the group exhibition "ThisPlay", curated by Emre Baykal, through Sunday 9 April. From the organizer: Drawn from the Arter Collection, the group...