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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · 4d

From ancient mythologies to modern narratives, many powerful women have been “demonized” by society’s fears and prejudices…

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The Art of Turning Women into Threats

From ancient mythologies to modern narratives, many powerful women have been “demonized” by society’s fears and prejudices. In myths, women are often either “sacred mother” or the “destructive witch”.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · 5d

Beginning in 2026, Abu Dhabi Art will transform under the #Frieze brand.

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Frieze’s Global Journey Expands to Abu Dhabi

Beginning in 2026, Abu Dhabi Art will transform under the Frieze brand.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · 9d

The works of Nasip and Nuri İyem are reunited in Bursa after 21 years. The exhibition titled “You Are Before My Eyes” bears the traces of a shared life and art woven with love.

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Two Artists, One Life “You Are Before My Eyes”

The works of Nasip and Nuri İyem are reunited in Bursa after 21 years. The exhibition titled You Are Before My Eyes bears the traces of a shared life and art woven with love.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · 12d

:mentalKLINIK's exhibition “LUNATIC POETS” is a comprehensive performance filled with sculptures, spatial installations, and robotic works that simultaneously bring together digital and physical dimensions.

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Where Intentionality Disappears :mentalKLINIK's LUNATIC POETS

:mentalKLINIK's exhibition “Lunatic Poets,” the product of a four-year creative process, is a comprehensive performance filled with sculptures, spatial installations, and robotic works that simultaneo...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · 14d

In the third section of the series “Just Asking”, humans and artificial intelligence design an AI they call “ZERO.” You will witness the intricacies of this unique collaboration.

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Just Asking - 3

In this section, humans and artificial intelligence jointly design an AI they call “ZERO.” ZERO is conceived as a guide that can maintain its integrity even under pressure, monitor and report on its o...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · 19d

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, announced today by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.

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László Krasznahorkai Wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, announced today by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · 29d

Filmekimi 2025 highlights not only acclaimed titles returning from the world’s most prestigious festivals but also the latest works from celebrated auteurs. @iksv.bsky.social

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Filmekimi 2025: Award-Winning Films and Voices from Gaza

Filmekimi 2025 highlights not only acclaimed titles returning from the world’s most prestigious festivals but also the latest works from celebrated auteurs such as Jafar Panahi, Jim Jarmusch, Richard ...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 28

Gaza Biennial – Istanbul Pavilion: A Cloud in My Hand opened at Depo. The Istanbul leg of the Gaza Biennial calls on viewers to stand in solidarity with Palestinian artists and make their stories visible.

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Gaza Biennial: Resisting Through Art

Gaza Biennial – Istanbul Pavilion: A Cloud in My Hand opened at Depo on September 19.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 22

We spoke with six participating artists about the 18th Istanbul Biennial’s “Three-Legged Cat” concept and its resonance with Istanbul.

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The 18th Istanbul Biennial: Fragile But Resilient

The 18th Istanbul Biennial will showcase the work of nearly 50 artists from over 30 countries across eight venues. Curated by Christine Tohmé and shaped around the concept of the "three-legged cat," t...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 20

In our latest issue, we explore the Gaza Biennial – Istanbul Pavilion, the 18th Istanbul Biennial, and the 20th edition of Contemporary Istanbul.

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New Art Season

September is not just the start of the calendar for Istanbul; it is the beating heart of culture and art, which is picking up speed once again. In this issue, we explore the three main axes that set t...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 17

The Istanbul Theatre Festival is preparing to raise its curtain for the 29th time.

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29th Istanbul Theatre Festival

The Istanbul Theatre Festival is preparing to raise its curtain for the 29th time.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 15

Bolu’s Gladiator Tomb Monument opens to the public for the first time.

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Ancient Gladiator Tomb

Bolu’s Gladiator Tomb Monument opens to the public for the first time.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 9

The “Noble Peasant” monument, designed by Lotta Blokker, serves as an ecological and social manifesto, harmoniously blending with nature while reimagining Cyprus's cultural memory.

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Cyprus' Silent Memory: The Noble Peasant

The “Noble Peasant” monument, to be built under the leadership of ARUCAD, does not represent a ruler or a conqueror; it symbolizes a silent memory, its face turned toward the earth.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 6

Emin Çizenel’s narrative, “I painted what I lived,” is not just an individual but a collective story turned into art. We discussed that story with the artist.

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Emin Çizenel: "I Painted What I Lived"

Emin Çizenel, born in 1949 and educated at the Istanbul Academy of Fine Arts, occupies an exceptionally unique place with his life story.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 5

Erbil Arkın first saw Rodin's “The Kiss” in 1966 and, as he describes, he was instantly captivated. Today, Arkın is regarded as one of the world's leading Rodin collectors, with his collection located in Girne.

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"This is a Rodin!" Arkın Rodin Collection Museum

Erbil Arkın first saw Rodin's The Kiss in 1966 when he was just 16 years old and, as he describes, he was instantly captivated. Years later, in 2004, he purchased his first Rodin sculpture, The Head o...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 5

Italian fashion pioneer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91.

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Giorgio Armani Dies at 91

Italian fashion pioneer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 4

Street art redefines how one of humanity’s oldest forms of expression has been transformed in the contemporary world and how it renegotiates its relationship with society.

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Art Belongs on the Streets

Street art is not merely wall paintings made with a spray can; it redefines how one of humanity’s oldest forms of expression has been transformed in the contemporary world and how it renegotiates its ...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hollandalı fotoğrafçı Marcel Heijnen’in “City Cats of Istanbul” kitabı, şehrin sokak kedileriyle örülü ritmini ve yaşamını gözler önüne seriyor.

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İstanbul'un Sokak Kedileri

Marcel Heijnen, İstanbul’un sokak kedilerini fotoğrafladığı kitabı “City Cats of Istanbul”la insanların kediyle kurduğu eşsiz bağı anlatıyor.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 3

“My Beautiful Mistakes!” at x-ist, open throughout the summer, brings together works by Esin Keskinoğlu, Pamir Yıldıran, and Sefa Karakuş.

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My Beautiful Mistakes

My Beautiful Mistakes! at x-ist, open throughout the summer, brings together works by Esin Keskinoğlu, Pamir Yıldıran, and Sefa Karakuş. The exhibition explores “error” not as a flaw but as a creative...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 2

Students, alumni, artists, and lawmakers have united in protest against the demolition of the MSGSÜ Prof. Sami Şekeroğlu Cinema-TV Center.

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Memory of Turkish Cinema Under Threat

Students, alumni, artists, and lawmakers have united in protest against the demolition of the MSGSÜ Prof. Sami Şekeroğlu Cinema-TV Center. Serving Turkish cinema for over half a century through educat...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 2

The boundary between kitsch and art is not absolute, contrary to common belief. This line may reflect distinctions imposed by the prevailing art ideologies of a given period.

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The Limits of Kitsch

Since it first appeared, kitsch has slowly made its way into our daily lives, and over time it has become increasingly difficult to tell what is true art and what should be called kitsch, or can somet...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage, long abandoned to its fate, is now in the spotlight following the Patriarchate’s decision to “open it to tourism.”

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A Call for the Büyükada Greek Orphanage

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage, long abandoned to its fate, is now in the spotlight following the Patriarchate’s decision to “open it to tourism.”

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Aug 25

“Tradwife,” “Skibidi,” and “Broligarchy” are just a few of the 6,000 new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year. These terms highlight the impact of social media culture on language, identity, and social norms.

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New Words and Cultural Codes in the Cambridge Dictionary

“Tradwife,” “Skibidi,” and “Broligarchy” are just a few of the 6,000 new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year.

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Aug 22

Pera Museum will host two new exhibitions, “Shared Emotions: Works” from the British Council Collection and “Åsa Jungnelius: A Poem Written with Earth, Fire, Water, and Air.” @peramuzesi.bsky.social

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New Exhibitions at Pera Museum

Pera Museum will host two new exhibitions, Shared Emotions: Works from the British Council Collection and Åsa Jungnelius: A Poem Written with Earth, Fire, Water, and Air, from September 16 to January ...

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ArtDog Istanbul International @artdogint.bsky.social · Aug 19

A recent underwater excavation off the coast of Kaş, in Antalya’s turquoise waters, has brought to light a collection of delicate glass perfume bottles, dating back around a thousand years.

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Perfume Bottles Unearthed May Represent Early European Fragrance Imports

A recent underwater excavation off the coast of Kaş, in Antalya’s turquoise waters, has brought to light a collection of delicate glass perfume bottles, dating back around a thousand years

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