ISTANBUL’S AUTUMN ART & CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS
The city’s denizens know very well that autumn is the pinnacle of culture and art events in Istanbul. Wandering around biennials, festivals, panels and art fairs that pop up all over the…
A PANORAMIC JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF HUSSEIN CHALAYAN
Since his 1993 debut ‘Tangent Flows’, Hüseyin Çağlayan has displayed his genius on the catwalk and lately in installations, films and stage performances. While his “Souffleur” exhibition…
SEALED WITH A KISS
… I don't want to say goodbye for the summer Knowing the love we'll miss Oh let us make a pledge to meet in September And seal it with a kiss - Brian Hyland
CUNNING, PROVOCATIVE AND IN NEW YORK!
The photography museum Fotografiska was founded in Stockholm in 2010 and has since grown rapidly to become a global name. For their first exhibition in New York, the museum has allocated…
Schiaparelli – Designs beyond reality and time
Elsa Schiaparelli - A rebellious spirit who combined fashion with art almost a century ago and invariably surprised her followers with her designs from the start to the end of her career.…
Alexandre Vallaury’s legacy
Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury has made a place in Istanbul’s architectural memory with a series of monumental buildings he created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A…
Olgaç Bozalp is Pursuing His Dreams
London-based multidisciplinary artist Olgaç Bozalp’s aesthetic choices bear clear traces of the nomadic spirit inherited from his father, subtle details from his hometown, the reflections…
ENİS’ ISTANBUL HOUSE & ART COLLECTION FOR CULTUREDMAG
In Istanbul, a Mostly Black-and-White Art Collection Sets an Inspiring Stage in the Home of a Multihyphenate.
COUNTING DOWN TO CONTEMPORARY ISTANBUL
September is here, the idle summer mood in the city has dissipated and the season is kicking off fast. Besides the biennial, exhibitions and concerts, art enthusiasts are eagerly waiting…
WHAT DO BUILDINGS WHISPER?
Jeffrey Tucker comes from a multinational family and has lived in several countries. I met him in his neighbourhood of Balat to talk about the restoration work he loves so much, the…
A cone of flowers please!
With its form and material, Sanayi 313’s latest design ‘The V-shaped Vase’ is also a sneak peek into the upcoming furniture collection. Photography @yumanyc Set design @toddknopkeworks…
UZBEKISTAN / TASHKENT
Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent was almost entirely rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1966. The following pages depict the city through the lens of a photographer.
CRUNCHY ARTICHOKE SALAD RECIPE
FULL COURSE MEAL by SANAYI313 - For the appetizer, there is crunchy artichoke salad. Fresh artichoke is the most prized vegetable of spring. Artichokes are a versatile ingredient in…
NO ONE UNDERSTANDS ME
She set out to help visually impaired people get a better feel for art. She learned Braille and incorporated it into her artistic work. Then, she woke up one morning and discovered that…
DİRİMART – AN AMAZING STORY FROM AN AMAZING TEAM!
There is a great team behind the magic that Dirimart delivers to the art world. We arranged an interview to get to know them better.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR FORMS THAT FOLD AND DANCE
The atomic bomb, pleats, Steve Jobs and perfumes… We bid farewell to designer Issey Miyake, who ingenuously turned these seemingly independent details into touchstones of a lifetime.
SCENT – JAMES PLUMB*
We are entering the world of London-based designers James Russell and Hannah Plumb to talk about the meaning and importance of the word “scent”. Photography: Rich Stapleton
MODERN FAMILY DWELLING
With its modern simplicity and rather masculine aire, #SANAYI313’s latest residential project aims to rethink family-friendly dwelling.