Yabangee Feature

ATÖLYE Academy hosts Boundaryless in a sensemaking session titled “Ecosystem Strategies: The Making of the 21st Century” on Thursday 19 November from 17:30 to...

Versus Art Project is hosting a new exhibition from artist SABO entitled "Time Machine" from Thursday 3 June through Saturday 10 July. Based on...

She may not recall this as vividly as us, as we did not ask her about it... but we first met Liana Georgi (she/they)...

We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a new monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the...

The first time I came across the signature 'Yabancı' was when I stepped out of my house to do the privileged walk during the...

I have never really been a "film guy" in the traditional sense, but growing up in a small town where there wasn’t much else...

Whenever I see Özgecan Arın she’s in costume, a long black evening gown complementing her height as she steps elegantly up to the top...

When I first came to Turkey, I brought with me the holiday I created. That's right, a holiday. I was living in New York...

A notable player in the current world of art house cinema, Turkey has seen a new wave emerge and establish itself. Amongst others, there...

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...

Wherever you go, there you are.  And wherever you are, there is someone who wants to be somewhere else.  After living in the United...

Pairing in Spanish means “maridaje”, which can also be translated as "marriage". So when we pair drinks with food we are metaphorically marrying a food...

I like to sleep late. Usually, by the time I’m ready to start my day, the street below my apartment is bustling with the...

Finding out that I was pregnant came as a complete surprise, my husband actually found out before I did, but that's a whole other...

UKA Film is the multifaceted collaborative effort of co-founders Çiçek Kahraman and Can Kılcıoğlu. With a scope that compliments their skill sets and covers various...

After the success of the Social Impact Summit in December, Istanbul&I, a volunteer youth community dedicated to social impact is organizing another summit -- this time about...

Disclaimer: This interview is a work of fiction. Several months ago I had the idea to try and contact the legendary John Freely, about...

In a collaborative community such as ATÖLYE, there are plenty of ambitious projects from members at different stages in their evolution. While there's plenty...

Burn Istanbul Rooftop Festival returned for a sophomore appearance on Saturday 16 September, seeing off the summer with energy and style. Taking place at...

The time has come for our fifth Instagram photo competition! After the success of our last theme, “reflecting”, we thought we’d show our enthusiasm...

If you have been living in Turkey long enough, surely you speak enough survival Turkish to get by in everyday life. However, every now...

Wow, I know, that was a controversial title wasn't it? Now that I've got your attention, can I just say that obviously this is...

I reached the town of Köşk (population 9,900) early on Tuesday, 4 September. It was only 10:45 a.m. I had planned to spend the...

Have you heard Piri before? It is an audio walking tour app which urges explorers to discover amazing cities. With Piri, you can explore the...