With the festival season full in swing, you can enjoy even more films in Istanbul. The 30th International Istanbul Film Festival will be held between April 2 and 17. The more then 230 films to be screened represent a wide range from new feature films to classics, Turkish cinema, and documentaries. Are you an owl-type of person? A special treat, the Midnight Screenings is especially for you.
Beyoğlu again doesn’t fail modern art. The Galerist Tepebaşı art gallery hosts Ayça Telgeren first solo exhibition. “Free Diving” includes giant colourful paper collages depicting a dreamlike, alternative universe.
Istanbul Modern is hosting new and exciting temporary exhibitions. “Paradise lost”, inspired by Milton’s epic poem contemplates present and future, co-existence of nature and technical civilisation. The exhibition, running until 25 July, will display works of both international and Turkish artists. Once in Istanbul Modern, do not miss Yao Lu’s photo exhibition (until 22 May). Garbage and rubble concealed as Chinese landscapes reflecting poetic beauty – there is a lot to discover and think about.
Ahmet Şık’s photos, “I Am a Witness” will be displayed at Karşı Sanat until 12 April. Şık’s imprisonment in March raised voices both abroad and within Turkey. The opening of the exhibition will be marked by a protest for the imprisoned journalist and photographer. His supporters sent photos of themselves – a selection will be displayed throughout Istanbul galleries during April and May: Evrensel Art Gallery in Beyoglu (16-22 April), Kazım Koyuncu Culture Centre in Kadıköy (23-29 April), Nazım Hikmet Culture Cenre in Kadıköy (3-8 May).
A new cultural institute, SALT is being opened in Beyoğlu, supported by Garanti Bank. Situated in 2 historical buildings, one in Istiklal Caddesi the other in Galata, the buildings themselves are worth visiting. (The latter is to be opened for the public in September.) The opening will be celebrated by 2 exhibitions on 9 April. One is a collection of works by the late Hüseyin Bahri Alptekin, a respected Turkish contemporary artist, writer and philosopher (until 7 August). “I am not a studio artist” explores globalisation, cross-cultural issues, immigration and exile. “Laboratory Ars Viva 2010/2011” features works of young artists from Germany (until 1 June). The cultural centre will also host workshops, such as the “Ice cream” workshop by Kitty Travers, based on fresh ingredients found in Istanbul, and reflecting on the plants and seeds planted in Salt Beyoğlu’s garden.
A really special music event is awaiting music lovers on 15 April. Iranian-born Kayhan Kalhor and Turkish Erdal Erzincan will perform songs from their joint album “The Wind” and also some songs from the forthcoming album. Kalhor is a master of kemence, while Erzincan is a follower of the traditional bağlama-tapping schools. The perfect setting for their improvisation-based concert will be provided by Hagia Irene church in Topkapi palace.
Ankara is hosting 2 festivals in April. The Ankara International Music Festival is looking back on a long tradition. It will host 19 events during 4-30 April, ranging from symphonic to popular music, featuring 500 musicians from 14 different countries. The Art Festival organised by the Middle East Technical University is running until 24 April. Apart from music, there will be film screenings and a Visual Arts Exhibition.
And, of course, do not forget about Children's Day on 23 April, which will be celebrated by music, dance and theatre performaces by children all over Turkey. Enjoy the colourful gatherings.
And, of course, do not forget about Children's Day on 23 April, which will be celebrated by music, dance and theatre performaces by children all over Turkey. Enjoy the colourful gatherings.
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