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Henry Kupjack creates tiny, fascinating worlds, complete in every detail. Many of his work can be seen in the permanent collections of such museums as the Wintherthur, the Chicago Art Institute, the Boston Library and the Illinois State Museum. Many of his commissions also come from private collectors.Henry Kupjack says that Miniature Rooms was affected largely by his experiences and childhood imaginations. ‘Miniature Rooms’ deeply affect visi |
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Istanbul's historical places meet the stars of classical music at the Festival...
International Istanbul Music Festival under the sponsorship of Borusan Holding, is preparing a special programme in its 36th year at the historical buildings of Istanbul. The most exclusive stars, awarded young solists, local and international o |
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Istanbul, Isfahan, Delhi Three Capitals of Islamic Art Masterpieces from the Louvre Collection
With the valuable contribution of Turk Telekom, approximately 220 masterpieces from the Louvre Museum’s Division of Islamic Art are coming to Istanbul for exhibition. |
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The 27th International Istanbul Film Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and sponsored by AKBANK, will take place between April 5-20.
The eagerly awaited 27th International Istanbul Film Festival has started with the opening gala held at the Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre on the evening of April, 4th.The opening ceremony of the 27th International Istanbul Film Fest |
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| Design Cities is organized by the Design Museum, London in association with Istanbul Modern and curated by Deyan Sudjic. The exhibition opens at Istanbul Modern,in Tophane, Istanbul from 23 April until 10 August 2008. It will travel to the Design Museum from 5 Septemb |
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Istanbul Park Grand Prix
The world’s fastest race will take place in Istanbul on May 11.
World’s fastest racers will compete for the poo |
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TENNIS - "Istanbul Cup" to start on May 19
This year's "Istanbul Cup", an international women's tennis tournament, will take place between May 19 and 24 at Tekstilkent Arena,on the European side of Istanbul. |
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The ever best singer of the all times , sexy star Kylie Minogue, having 10 albumes reaching the sales of millions and many songs which have been hit of the lists , is coming to Istanbul with the cooperation of Advantage, Purple Concerts and EPD organisation. |
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Mark Knopfler,with million sold albumes and unforgettable songs,having great success with his group, film musics, and also the solo career started in 1996, will be in Istanbul Kurucesme Arena on June 13 2008.The Concert Hall is closed to Ortakoy,on the coast of Bosphorus. |
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| One of the world’s best vocal, Lenny Kravitz, is giving his first concert in Kurucesme Arena on July 30 2008. Grammy awarded, “Best Men Rock Vocal Performance”, albume sales of over 20 millions, regarded as one of the best 100 Rock |
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Salvador Dali: A Surrealist in Istanbul
The Sabanci University Sakip Sabanci Museum (SSM),which is located in Emirgan,on the European coast of Istanbul, with the sponsorship of Akbank and in cooperation with the Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation, is preparing to host one of the 20th century’s most important artists and repre |
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16th International Istanbul Theatre Festival begins!
Festival opening will take place on May 15 at the Haghia Irene Museum,in Sultanahmet. Theatre goers will have the chance to meet 8 international theatre groups during the Festival. 25 new productions from Turkey will make their debut during the Festival.The performances will ta |
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| Japanese Pianist Hiromi Uehara, is giving a concert in Cemal Resit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall on May 6th in Istanbul.CRR is located in Beyoglu |
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The beautiful Virtuoso Kaki King is coming to Istanbul
Kaki King denominated as one of the Best 20 Guitar Players in the world, is performing On Wednesday May 14th in Indigo Music Hall at Taksim,on the European side of Istanbul. |
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| Until now, Istanbul Modern,which is located on the European coast of Bosphorus |
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| Istanbul Modern Photography Gallery is hosting the exhibition “ SILENT REBELLION- Pictorialism in Russian Photography” which enlights the first half of 20th century with |
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"Mamma Mia" on Istanbul stage this October
The musical, based on a book by British playwright Catherine Johnson and featuring the songs of the Swedish band ABBA, will be staged in six performances, from Octob |
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| One of the world's most populer singer, Bjork, is coming to Istanbul |
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| Combining the tradition and the customs of Iranian culture in his works; Rockny Haerizadeh annotates social event of Iran with an exclusive aspect of life and discipline. Inspiration on Iranian Mythology , Persian Literature and the combinations of modern life style are the major colours of Haerizadeh in his works. Most of his works are inspired on Tales of Shannameh, Persian history, the tales of Poet Rumi also the modern parts of the Iranian l |
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| If you are a Rock Music lover ; sace the date July 27th for yourself and get ready to witness a concert which will never be forgotten for a long time. Once again the masters of Heavy Metal are in Istanbul.Metallica is giving a concert on 27th July 2008, at 9 Pm in Stadium of Ali Sami Yen Stadium on the European side of Istanbulin Mecidi |
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| The creator of the songs "Lady in Red, The Traveller " Chris De Burgh is in Istanbul on May 24th 2008, at 9Pm in Parkorman on the European side of Istanbul in Maslak,which belongs to Sariyer |
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Suna and Inan Kirac Foundation Pera Museum,in Beyoglu,on the European side of Istanbul hosts a selection of 120 paintings and sculptors by Joan Miró (1893-1983), Spanish painter and sculptor. The exhibition is between May 3 and August 31, 2008.
The exhibition is realized with the cooperation of Maeght |
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Julio Iglesias starting his World Tour from Turkey,having concerts in Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and Ankara
Julio Iglesias selling over 250 millions, having a concert May 27th at Sortie |
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William Cardoso and his band, bringing different breath to Latin music, is in GHETTO night club in Taksim,on the European side of Istanbul |
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One of the gifts of England to world music JETHRO TULL,has 25 albumes selling over 70 millions since 1968.
Celebrating 40th anniversay of their Career, JETHRO TULL will perforrm his famous songs such as "Thick As A Brick", "To |
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Morera is coming to Istanbul with “ Return Of Zorro”
Cuban artist’s ,Noel Morera, exhibition “ Return Of Zorro” between May 6th and June 30th in Artane Istanbul,in Beyoglu,on the European side of Istanbul.
The famous movie character “Zorro” is embodied |
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| Efes Pilsen One Love Festival will enjoy its guests between 21-22th of June at its new area,Santralistanbul.This year the festival will be longer than ever,as it starts on the longest day of the year 21th of June and the famous gro |
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| Jazz Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Set to take place between 2–16 July, the festival will be presenting nearly 40 concerts bringing together with the audiences prominent jazz artists around the world as well as esteem |
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10 September 2008 – 11 January 2009
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art will present to viewers the exhibition "Held Together with Water", prepared with the co-operation of Gabriele Schor, the Director of the Verbund Collection, and Levent Calikoglu, Chief Curator of the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, on September 10th, 200 |
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The Theme and the Author of Honor of the 27th Istanbul Book Fair have now been decided
The Theme and the Author of Honor of the 27th Istanbul |
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ARTIST / ISTANBUL ART FAIR IS NOW 18 YEARS OLD
The ARTIST / Istanbul Art Fair, which opened its doors to art lovers for the first time in 1991, is preparing to celebrate its 18th anniversary. This year, the Art Fair, staged 18 years ago with 39 exhibitors in a single hall of 1,250 square meters, will welcome art lovers and collectors with over 100 exhibitors, in four large halls of 15,000 square meters. We wou |
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LEATHER SECTOR COMES TOGETHER IN ISTANBUL
Leather and Fur designs which are the best stunning faces of ready wear sector and followed by world with admiration are preparing to meet on 4-6 December 2008 at Istanbul Leather Fair.
Leather Garment Industry with its world charming designs is preparing to a big show that will be realized on 4-6 December 2008.Istanbul Leather Fair that will be held in TUYAP Fair and Congress Center,which i |
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Michael Kenna, one of the greatest black & white landscape photographers’ of his generation, has a vision which is unmistakably his trademark.
Kenna photographs from dusk till dawn, capturing what is otherwise impossible for the human eye to see. He is immensely intrigued by the movement of earth, water, mist, fog and clouds which are always moving, transforming in a somewhat uncontrollable infinite journey.
Silent Impressions are being exhibit |
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| A frock said to have belonged to Mohammed's grandson and a prayer rug used by his daughter are now on display at a new exhibition in Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Museum. The palace's new exhibition, “Love for the Ahl-al Bayt in the Ottoman Empire,” opened its doors to visitors Monday. The exhibition is co-organized by the Topkapi Palace and the Turkish |
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| Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the members of the Mevlevi Order (named for their founder Mevlana) from Konya lived in what we might call coisters or monasteries - what to them was a Mevlevihane. The one at Galata on the European side of Istanbul is a product of late Ottoman architecture, and quite elaborate in having a tomb, a large |
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Narrative of a Portrait:KORDA’S CHE FROM REVOLUTION TO ICONat santralistanbul
Santralistanbul presents a comprehensive exhibition on Alberto Díaz Korda’s 1960 portrait of Ernesto Che Guevara, one of the leading figures of the Cuban revolution, entitled “Guerrillero Heroico”. The exhibition traces the photograph from its revolutionary conception to its proliferating commercial contemporary appearances.
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VISITORS SWARMED TO NATURAL STONE
The NATURAL STONE 4th International Marble, Natural Stone Products & Technologies Fair brought the authorities of a sector which targets $2.5 billion in exports by 2010 together at CNR EXPO.CNR EXPO is located closed to Ataturk Airport,on the European side of Istanbul. 22,673 visitors passed through the turnstiles at this fair which had 537 exhibitors. 290 various products from various regions throughout Turkey were exhibited at Natural Stone, which encompassed 80,000 m². |
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The advertising meeting of Turkey’s longest lasting music Festival Efes Pilsen Blues festival was made in Grand Bazaar Istanbul |
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10 September 2008 – 25 January 2009
Curator: Engin Özendes
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art opened a new photography exhibition titled "Human Conditions" that features photographs by Sitki Kosemen, and Ergun Turan and Sureyya Yilmaz Dernek at the Photography Gallery.
The exhibition is curated by Engin Özendes. On one of the gallery walls, photographs taken by Ergu |
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22 January 2009 - 6 May 2009
This exhibition will bring together key works by eight contemporary artists from seven different countries, and two master filmmakers from the first half of the 20th century. "In Praise of Shadows" will be displayed at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin from November 5, 2008 to January 4, 2009, and after the exhibition in Istanbul Modern, travel to the Benaki |
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| In “Pureblood Reflections”, the new exhibition of the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art Photography Gallery, Peter Muller Peter introduces the Yeguada de la Cartuja horses, present at the courts of Europe ever since the 12th century, with a brand new interpretation. Peter Muller Peter creates dramatic stories by taking photographs of this horse that has been depicted in the paintings of famous European artists, by again photographing it together with these paintings. At the exhibition, the Curator of which is Engin Özendes, together with 40 photographs, 6 others that are composed each as an installation in shootings and reflect |
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BIGGEST READY-TO-WEAR FAIR IN ITS REGIONIF International Istanbul Fashion Fairs increases the amount of its visitors every year.
IF International Istanbul Fashion Fairs, with the aim of presenting the Turkish ready-to-wear to the world, making it a brand and making Istanbul stand the forefront , makes the world f |
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Eurasia BOATSHOW 2009 fair will be organized by CNR Ekspo Trade Fair, on 13 – 22 February 2009 in CNR EXPO.
The goal of Eurasia BOATSHOW, which will provide new international perspectives for the sector in a familiar fair area with 21 years of experience and power of CNR Fairs, is to be among the best exhibitions in the world.
Obtaining the full support of DENTUR (Association for Developing Sea Tourism & Seamanship), which is one of |
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Digging through thick mud and an ancient swamp of black clay, archaeologists in Istanbul have discovered a grave that proves the city is 6,000 years older than they previously thought.
The skeletons of two adults and two children lie curled-up, perhaps to save space. Alongside them are pots: gifts placed in the grave to use in the afterlife.
The ancient family was unearthed at the site of a 21st Century rail project.
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28th Istanbul Film Festival tickets on sale
ISTANBUL - Tickets for the 28th International Istanbul Film Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and sponsored by Akbank, will be on sale starting tomorrow. Discount price application, which started last year, will continue this year and ticket prices will be the same as last year.
A full-price ticket for a festival film is 10 Turkish liras. Students and those above the age of 65 will pay 7 seven liras for all sessions, except Akbank galas. Gala films are 15 liras. Ticket prices for weekday sessions at 11 a.m, 1.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and for all Turkish films will be 3.50 liras. Akbank Axess ca |
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Istanbul was known as the city on the seven hills. Whether Constantine the Great was actually aware of the fact that the new city was, founded on seven hills remains uncertain.
The seven hills, all located in the area within the walls, first appeared when the valleys of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus were opened up during the Secondary and Tertiary periods. In the Ottoman, as in the earlier Byzantine period, each hill was surmounted by monumental religious buildings.
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With its current spate of fashion days, could be Istanbul poised to become the new capital of the international fashion community?
The countdown has begun to Istanbul’s becoming a 2010 European Capital of Culture. All eyes, particularly in the European countries, will soon be on us. Nor would anyone deny that Istanbul is finally receiving the attention she has long deserved. While a flurry of preparations are under way in response to that attention, Ista |
