Istanbul Modern will host joint programs with Artists’ Film International (AFI) and Argentina-based Bienalsur, bringing international moving-image works to audiences between Dec. 23 and Jan. 16.
In Cappadocia, Michelin broke the mold — instead of spotlighting star-driven show kitchens, it turned its gaze toward local memory, women’s labor and the living tables of Anatolia
Ryan Coogler’s bluesy vampire thriller “Sinners,” the big screen musical “Wicked: For Good” and the Netflix phenomenon “KPop Demon Hunters” are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.
The concluding venue for the 2025 İş Sanat Anadolu Exhibitions will be İznik, a historic town in northwestern Türkiye celebrated worldwide for its centuries-old legacy in ceramic and tile craftsmanship, thus wrapping up the year-long cultural program organized by Türkiye İş Bankası.
U.S. pop star Mariah Carey will sing at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina winter Olympics on Feb. 6, organizers announced on Dec 15.
Istanbul’s streets have been turned into a moving canvas as part of a multidisciplinary artwork, "Istanbul Map: Art of Running," marking the 30th anniversary of the Turkish Educational Volunteers Foundation (TEGV).
The Samsun State Opera and Ballet brought one of classical ballet’s most cherished works to life with the premiere of “The Nutcracker,” captivating audiences at the Samsun Atatürk Cultural Center’s Aydın Gün Stage.
Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have uncovered a rare Roman-era marble bathtub and a male statue during this year’s excavation season, Turkish authorities have announced.
Egypt on Dec. 14 revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country.
As a result of the walk-out, the museum remained closed on Dec. 15 morning, nearly two months after it was victim of an embarrassing daylight heist that saw crown jewels worth $102 million stolen.
Turkish composer and songwriter Murat Evgin has spoken about the story behind his music’s inclusion in “Pluribus,” the latest television series created by Vince Gilligan, best known for “Breaking Bad.”
Celebrating its 200th year as one of the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra marked World Choral Day on Dec. 14 with a landmark concert in the Turkish capital of Ankara, bringing together leading state and academic ensembles for a rich performance.
The Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), home to opera, ballet, theater, visual arts and music, will once again be one of the most dynamic venues in Istanbul’s cultural life in the new season.
Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year.
Restoration work covering the ground and columns on all four sides of the Zeus Lepsynos Temple in the southwestern province of Muğla's Milas district is expected to be completed next year, officials have said.
Renowned Turkish tenor Murat Karahan will take the stage at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage on Dec. 18 with his “Romantics” project, a performance that has generated strong anticipation among opera and classical music audiences.
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