(Nov 19) “Ecosystem Strategies: The Making of the 21st Century” with...

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...

Kem Kum Egyptian Vegan Restaurant: Moda’s Family-Owned Culinary Delight

For those happy with Turkish cuisine, finding a place to eat in Istanbul is easy enough with plenty of options in every neighborhood and...

(PAST EVENT) Free Coding Webinar with Le Wagon Istanbul & Yabangee

Have you ever wanted to experiment with coding to see if it's the right fit for you? You just need two hours to find...

In Conversation with Kemal Varol, Poet and Author: Celebrating His Novel,...

“Art is a lie that tells the truth.” This well-known phrase, attributed to Picasso in the early 1920s, takes up permanent residence in the...

Retrospective – Future Tense: A Conversation with Madeline Ashby

From the organizer: Join us in the fourth episode of ATÖLYE Academy’s Future Tense series taking place on September 25, at 5:00 PM (GMT +3). Register here. The...

Madame Feronia: A Fresh Twist on the Meyhane Experience

There are few quintessential Turkish experiences quite like visiting a proper meyhane. Enjoyed in good company, communal dining over a wide array of mezeler...

Fairy Tales of Turkish Names: Common Names & Their Meanings

Many believe that the choice of a child's name has an impact on the child's personality and perceptions of attitudes towards them in the...

(Sep 18 – Oct 5) 48th Istanbul Music Festival by IKSV

From the organizer: Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and...

(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...

Anatolian Travel Archives: Stratonikeia

Aside from the yet to be excavated ancient settlement near my home in Turunç (near Marmaris), Stratonikeia was my first, official, ancient city experience...

(Sep 2 – 14) 27th Istanbul Jazz Festival from IKSV

From the organizer: Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by Garanti BBVA for 23 years with the support of...

Retrospective – Insight Out Volume 3: Sara Naim via ATÖLYE

ATÖLYE Dubai continues with its guest series Insight Out, featuring creative seekers whose inward explorations have positively impacted the work they put out into the...

ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Göksu Kaçaroğlu, Service Designer & Researcher

Taking note of the influence that service design has in our daily lives is not a conscious pursuit for most. Yet, the practices of...

Anatolian Travel Archives: Çatal Höyük (Fork Mound)

Sometimes it’s the unseen that is the most fascinating. The imagination can drift back to a time far before we existed to wonder about...

Tale from Istanbul’s New Normal

Friday night. A few minutes before midnight. April 20th, 2020. Kaan is in the CCTV room of the luxurious hotel where he works as...

ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Leo Ehrlich, Co-Founder of Clube FII

The fields of design and art direction are broad in scope and far-reaching in application, requiring a sincere dedication to the craft to find...

Anatolian Travel Archives: Hattusha/Hattuşa

Once there was a time when Hattusha was reached by foot, through a dense forest that flourished near the Red River or Kızılırmak and...

Introducing Turkish4 Children: Fun, Interactive Language Lessons for Kids

The experience of learning Turkish differs greatly from person to person, and there is perhaps no greater distinction than between children and adults. While...

Anatolian Travel Archives: Eflatun Pınar

We raced against the sun to reach the spring before all light had gone, Seçkin at the wheel and me biting my nails with...

ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Ege Akdemir and Selen Gürsoy, Curators...

These past few months have offered new experiences for all of us, and an opportunity to approach the old normal with fresh perspective. Creatives...

Bike Riding from Kadıköy to Pendik Along the Sahil

The 20+ kilometer bike ride from Kadıköy to Pendik is one of the best places to take advantage of the sahil, featuring wide paths,...

Istanbul’s Short-Term Bicycle Rental System: İSBIKE

İSBIKE System Istanbul is one of several international cities offering increasingly diversified alternative transportation options, including its own short-term bike rental program. The İSBIKE system...

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...

Reflections: Travelling Round Istanbul – Then and Now

These days travelling around Istanbul has become an anonymous experience for me, the way you would get around any other major city like London....