The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest, mightiest and longest-lasting empires in history. For almost six centuries, the Ottomans ruled much of the civilised world. This imperial powerhouse was almost synonymous with heroism, glory and splendour. But what was daily life like under the Ottoman rule? A new exhibition in Istanbul is giving visitors a first-hand experience of how it was to have lived within the borders of this superpower. Showcase's Alican Pamir went to the Museum of Turkish and Islamic arts to experience it for himself.

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"It is as if Ara Guler's photographs are telling us yes, there is no end to beautiful cityscapes in Istanbul, but first, the individuals." That's what Nobel-prize winning Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk once wrote of Armenian photographer Ara Guler, known all over the world as 'The Eye of Istanbul'. After Guler's death last year at the age of 90, the Turkish presidency assembled a travelling exhibition, taking his work to major cities around the world. London and Paris have had their turns and now it's Japan's.

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Sam Pierpoint creates magical worlds using a very basic and common material. With precision and great attention to detail, she builds eye-catching sculptures using paper. This is a peek into her creative process a fascinating journey that begins with a simple sketch and ends with an intricate 3D sculpture.

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In this episode of Showcase;

Keith Haring at Tate Liverpool 01:10

Glastonbury Festival 2019 06:32

Jumpin Jack Frost 08:30

Shortcuts 14:21

26th Istanbul Jazz Festival 15:29

Harun Izer, Director of Istanbul Jazz Festival 16:22

The Pre-Raphaelites: Love and Desire

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Even if you don't know or recognise the name Keith Haring, chances are you've seen the artist's signature works. His graffiti prints and bold line drawings are featured on everything from T-shirts to baby buggies. Haring died in 1990 of AIDS-related complications at the age of just 31. And now, almost 30 years later a major retrospective of his work is taking place in the UK for the very first time. Showcase's Miranda Atty when to check it out.

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It began in 1970, just one day after the death of American guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. But what began as a humble, low-key event on a farm in the English countryside has grown to become one of the largest outdoor extravaganzas in the world today. The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performance is underway as we speak and back with a yet-another star-topping line-up.

Jumpin Jack Frost, DJ 01:33

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"The hands that touch jazz" That's the slogan for this year's Istanbul Jazz Festival which is celebrating its 26th edition. It's an event that brings together jazz-fans and unites them with musicians from around the world. But the festival is also known for its daring choice of venues as well as its diversity.

Harun Izer, Director of Istanbul Jazz Festival 00:33

#Istanbul #JazzFestival #IKSV

In this episode of Showcase;

Atlantic Records 01:00

Shortcuts 10:10

United For Europe 12:37

The Rise of K-pop 16:00

Michelle Teh, Vice President Global Priorities at Universal Music Group 17:11

Desert Design 20:20

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Addictive melodies, slick dance moves and uber-trendy styles, Korean pop music affectionately called K-pop is a global phenomenon. But while the K-wave mostly swept through Asia, today the charms of those perfectly choreographed pretty-boy and girly-girl bands are taking over the west as well.

Michelle Teh, Vice President Global Priorities at Universal Music Group​ 00:52

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Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane, Otis Redding. These are some of the biggest names in soul, jazz and blues. Pioneers of music who not only changed the American music industry but the social and political climate of the day. And although their musical styles might have differed, they shared one thing in common. They all had a home at Atlantic Records. The company co-founded by Turkish businessman Ahmet Ertegun helped make the sometimes marginalised music of the past, a global mainstream of today. To commemorate the seventy-second anniversary of this industry giant, we bring you the story of 'The House that Ahmet Built'.

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