Retrospective – Future Tense: A Conversation with Andrés Colmenares
From the organizer:
Invitation for all curious minds, leaders, changemakers, and restless explorers: Join us at the third event of ATÖLYE Academy’s Future Tense series...
(Through Sep 12) Venice VR Expanded 2020 @ Soho House
The Venice International Film Festival’s VR program “Venice VR Expanded 2020” has come to Istanbul
For the first time in its 125 year history, La...
(PAST EVENT) WOW – Women of the World Festival Istanbul
Aiming to make the challenges women face and the solutions they create for a more equal world visible by supporting women, WOW – Women...
In Conversation with Performance Artist Ekin Bernay on “Atlas” in London at...
International performance art platform Performistanbul’s represented artist Ekin Bernay's new 33-minute performance titled Atlas, commissioned by V&A Museum and actualized in partnership with Performistanbul,...
(PAST EVENT) Istanbul Meyhane Nights: Experiencing Meyhane Culture – Session #2
Meyhane culture, while mostly reserved for special occasions these days, is still one of our favorite aspects of living in Turkey. The many shared...
(Past Event) St. Patrick’s Istanbul Party @ Beat
#What: St. Patrick's Istanbul Party
#When: Sunday 19 March
#Where: Beat
#Address: Yeşilçam Sk. no:9/A, 34435 Beyoğlu
#Doors open: 22:00
#Ticket Status: Discounted Early Bird Tickets Available
#Note: 18+ only. Gender...
Five Years Later, A Yorgunluk Kahvesi
A feeling that was about to disappear in the chaos of life suddenly hit me so hard that I had to sit down and...
(Past Event) Bassem Youssef: “Belly of the Beast” @ Istanbul Congress...
On Friday 19 June, Bassem Youssef brings his stand-up show Belly of the Beast to Istanbul Congress Center, presented by Tuz Biber. Known for...
Yabangee Recommends: “Where do I take my friend who says there...
"Where do I take my friend who says there is no spicy food in Istanbul?"
Turkish food has plenty of spices but is not generally...
Out Now: A Day in the Park: A Sonikraf Compilation
Our good friends at Sonikraf have just announced the release of their debut compilation A Day in the Park, featuring 15 underground artists currently...
The Creme de la Kaymak of Eccentric and Interesting Expat Istanbulites
Someone recently described Istanbul to me as a city where you can "have the best day of your life, followed by the worst day”,...
In Memory of Barış Mumyakmaz
It's with great sadness today that we've learned of the passing of long-time friend and contributor Barış Mumyakmaz.
A graduate of Galatasaray University and the...
Beyond the Bosphorus: Views of a Long-Term Yabancı
Having lived in Istanbul going on a decade, I have seen a lot of people come and go. It becomes almost like clockwork. Every...
In Conversation with Luke Frostick and Thomas Parker, Editors of the...
Thomas Parker and Luke Frostick are the founders and editors of the Bosphorus Review of Books, the first English language online literary journal in...
BLOK art space: Empowering Istanbul’s Contemporary Art Scene
Gallery spaces can too often reflect a highbrow approach to art which can be off-putting to the more casual art enthusiast. This is where BLOK...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Lesia Petrovska, Interior Architect
Being an interior architect is a detail-oriented and challenging profession, certainly magnified when the typical project worked on is over 1,000 km away. Lesia...
In Conversation with HICCUP, Istanbul Electronic Music Pioneers
Electronic music in Istanbul is a seriously mixed, often disappointing bag. For the late night revelers among us, there are only a few options in...
Weekend Getaway: Alaçatı
Despite Istanbul’s beauty, sometimes a break from its busy buzz and hassle is needed! A quick weekend gateway to one of Turkey’s most popular...
7 Best First Date Destinations in Istanbul
Whether it leads to a lasting romance or a cool new friendship, we all get excited about the synergy we might feel on a...
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...
The Art of Nothing in Istanbul
Nothing: nothing to do, nothing to fix. No work to go to, no garden to tend. No meetings to go to, no dance classes…absolutely...
Reflections: Getting to the Heart of ATÖLYE
For those who have read our ongoing interview series or joined us at ATÖLYE - whether it be for an Expat Spotlight, a photo...
Volunteering with Tidy Turkey: World Clean Up Day 2018
World Clean Up Day 2018 was held on Saturday 15 September. Turkey, in solidarity with many countries around the globe, responded to the call...
Walk Across Turkey: Rolling into Denizli
Friday, 14 September
The next morning I woke up, broke camp, and walked over to the station’s café for a breakfast of menemen (scrambled eggs,...






























