Begin the New Year with Inspiration: January Program at Arkas Art
In January 2026, Arkas Art brings art lovers of all ages – from children to adults – together with an inspiring art program across its three different centers. Located on…
BILSEM Students Rank First Place in an International Art Competition
BILSEM students Esin Umay Diktaş and Çınar Fakçı won first place in the 16-18 age category at the 2026 World Youth Art Competition, which brought together young artists from different…
Leadership and Innovation in a Chaotic World Discussed at Arkas Arcademia
Arkas Arcademia hosted its first event of 2026 titled “Leadership and Innovation in a Chaotic World.” Organized with the contributions of Bright Thinking Project trainers Cem Berk, Kadir Ceran, Seçkin…
Lampshade Workshop Using the Underglaze Painting Technique Took Place at Arkas Arcademia
Arkas Arcademia continues to engage its Izmir-based audience through workshops and events spanning different disciplines. In this context, the “Underglaze Painting Technique Lampshade Workshop,” organized on Saturday, January 17, provided…
Attention Workshop for Children Organized at Arkas Arcademia
During the mid-term break, Arkas Arcademia introduced a children-focused activity program. The “Attention Workshop for Children,” held on Thursday, January 22, brought primary school–aged children together with a focus on…
“Growing with the Wind”: A Contemporary Folklore / Evrim Altuğ
Impressions drawn by Fulya Cetin from Antalya Olympos, where she lives, have transformed into a narrative titled “Growing with the Wind” at Gallery Nev Istanbul. The exhibition, on view until…
The legend of Brigitte Bardot:Her Mother’s Unattractive Daughter Becomes a Global Icon / Demet Cengiz
Brigitte Bardot was a fortunate child born in Paris, but she always considered herself ugly. Though she was often told she was beautiful in her adolescence, she perhaps never overcame…
Even Nature Lies / Ipek Durkal
Don’t think that deception, lying, trickery, and manipulation are unique to humans. Does nature lie? Absolutely! For example, some female monkey species mate with low-ranking males to genetically diversify their…
Ground Less: Istanbul’s “Unsettling Images” / Evrim Altuğ
“Collect Gallery” is hosting the exhibition “Ground_Less Istanbul,” which brings together the “unconventional” Istanbul panoramas and vertical landscapes of artist and architect Murat Germen, curated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Firat…
James Cameron: The Genius Director of Great Gambles / Demet Cengiz
James Cameron, often labeled a “dictator” due to his obsessive attention to detail and harsh, uncompromising manner on set, has transformed the film industry and collected countless major awards over…