istanbul cultural scene

“Remembering İstanbul” Conference

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The first public part of 12th İstanbul Biennial: “Remembering İstanbul” Conference The events of the 12th International İstanbul Biennial, organised by the İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts takes start with the Remembering İstanbul conference, set for the 26th-27th of November. The Biennial sponsor Koç Holding, continues its support in the Remembering İstanbul conference. Harrods … Read more

From Britannica blog: ?The Istanbul Not in the Guidebooks

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The Istanbul Not in the Guidebooks | Britannica Blog By Lisa Lubin An obvious bonus of staying put in one place for a long time is discovering ‘real’ Istanbul and its neighborhoods where people live, work, and play. The Lonely Planet guide book goes about as far as Taksim Square?the busy town center Art Walk … Read more

Haaretz journalists report from Istanbul: “We can fix it….

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Istanbul and Tel Aviv can fix what Ankara and J’lem broke Ha’aretz By Aluf Benn ISTANBUL – Friends and family sounded worried: “Istanbul? Isn’t it dangerous there right now?” But travel warnings are cut off from reality. and a long Istanbul roundup: Bibliopoles of Istanbul set for TÜYAP Fair www.worldbulletin.net Old and secondhand books will … Read more

Istanbul Marathon tomorrow, many roads closed…

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Eurasia Marathon to close roads in Istanbul on Sunday Hurriyet Daily News With some 100000 people expected to run from Asia to Europe and through central parts of Istanbul on Sunday, the city will see a variety of road closures Beyoglu: A Soho in the Heart of Istanbul Intelligent Travel from National Geographic Traveler Magazine … Read more

Spanish Artist Muntadas’ movie on Istanbul

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Istanbul Movie by Spanish Artist Muntadas on the Web from Bianet :: English The movie about myths and stereotypes in Istanbul made by renowned Spanish artist Antoni Muntadas in cooperation with Açık Radio will be shown at a gala ceremony on 7 October in the Istanbul Modern museum. Before that, the movie can be viewed … Read more

a santralistanbul review and a usual Istanbul news roundup

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Off the radar museum: SantralIstanbul Contrasting Istanbul through Fatih Akın?s films – Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review from www.hurriyetdailynews.com Istanbul’s peerless palace Financial Times By Anthony Sattin I had just observed one of the time-honoured traditions of Istanbul, and surrendered to the temptation to buy too much in Istanbul’s Grand Istanbul’s best Turkish restaurants … Read more

U2 in Istanbul

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The Stage from Mirgün Cabas’ public twitter post… As a metalhead, U2 is relatively slow musicwise but of course I respect its standing (although I find Bono arrogant in general) U2 members realizing Bono’s fantasy: walking through the Bosphorus Bridge… Some details of the U2 concert in Turkish here. Bono talks to the PM Erdoğan… … Read more

Rick Steves: Praying and partying in the streets of Istanbul

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Levent/Istanbul. Big business district. via Praying and partying in the streets of Istanbul Seattle Times Istanbul is more than 90 percent Muslim. My most recent trip here happened to coincide with Ramadan. During this time, the Muslim faith seems even more … Turkish soap opera Noor brings tourist boom to Istanbul The Guardian Noor, starring … Read more

UNESCO rebuke is immediate for Istanbul

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Istanbul issues SOS to avoid UNESCO rebuke Hurriyet Daily News Following a series municipal developments that have endangered Istanbul?s cultural heritage, UNESCO has threatened to de-list the city if it does not rapidly implement a number of amendments to reverse its current policies. While some academics say Istanbul is no longer able to look after … Read more

“Yekpare” and an Istanbul roundup

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“Yekpare” is a storyteller which narrates the 8500 year story of Istanbul. The story embraces symbols from Pagans to Roman Empire, from Byzantine Empire to Latin Empire, and finally from Ottoman Empire to Istanbul at the present day. Haydarpaşa Train Station, with its brilliant architectural forms, is the building on which the story is projected. … Read more

Istanbul news: an Istanbul guide site/ street art festival and more…

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Alper Tutak informed me about this site specialising on Istanbul. Have a look: http://istanbul.mydestinationinfo.com/

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Conquering Istanbul, again and again

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Today is the anniversary of Istanbul’s conquest by Ottomans. Istanbul municipality has been organizing ceremonies for a while. Every year new elements are added to the spectacularity of the event but there is always a kitschy mood. More photos of this year’s celebrations are here.

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Susan Fowler: “An Ancient Angel Is Revealed in Istanbul

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The newly revealed mosaic angel at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

An Ancient Angel Is Revealed in Istanbul
New York Times (blog)
By SUSANNE FOWLER After what seems like ages, a portion of scaffolding has been removed from the interior of the Hagia Sophia

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An Istanbul news roundup: the 3rd Bosphorus Bridge plans and more…

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French singer Dany Brillant to perform in Istanbul

from Hurriyet Dailynews
Prominent French singer Dany Brillant will perform May 10 at the Haliç Congress Center as part of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture activities.

Puppet master’s efforts bring festival to Istanbul
Hurriyet Daily News
Regretful at the lack of a puppet theater festival in Turkey, Özek began organizing the International Istanbul Puppet Festival. This year’s edition is the

Chaotic life of Istanbul on paper

from Hurriyet Dailynews
Beyoğlu gallery Artsümer is hosting a new exhibition titled ?Original, No Subtitles,? with pieces by artist Ceren Oykut. It will be open through May 29.

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Our Bora releases an album!

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via I heard that Bora Küçükyılmaz, a former student of mine, released an album. A single, Yağmur, circulates now. Congratulations Bora. I wish you even more successful years to come… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMIIbvYn5Uw Yağmur by Bora Küçükyılmaz from Yalnızlık Adam Olmuş (2010) – ESEN ELEKTRONİK SAN. there is list of places where the album can be bought.