He looks, he sees and then he takes photos of the world around him. But more than that, South Korean landscape photographer Boomoon creates a shelter inside the images he captures and then invites the onlookers to experience the world anew. His latest collection depicts the restless surface of Istanbul's world-renowned Bosphorus Strait. Showcase producer Nursena Tuter went to the exhibition at Borusan Contemporary to see through the lens of Boomoon.

#BoonMoon #Bosphorus #Photography

The brainchild of two expats who wanted to create an anthology of Turkish literature, The Bosphorus Review of Books, has been publishing bimonthly editions online for the last two years. They recently published an anthology, titled Two Currents, a name encapsulating the opposing currents that run through the Bosphorus Strait. The anthology mainly focusses on the unique identity and diversity of Istanbul, with contributions by writers, poets and critics written in English, sitting side-by-side with Turkish translations, creating the perfect metaphor for this city of dualities.

Luke Frostick, Editor in Chief of The Bosphorus Review of Books & Liam Murray, Poetry Editor of The Bosphorus Review of Books 00:35

#Istanbul #Bosphorus #Literature

Homer's epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey may have been written nearly three thousand years ago, but modern readers still reach for them today. These essential works are a foundation of Western literature and have been re-imagined countless times. However, never before quite like this; through the eyes of a woman.

Madeline Miller, Author 00:42

#Circe #MadelineMiller #Literature

In this episode of Showcase;

Eternal Angst of Edvard Munch 00:46

Replica of The Original 05:21

2019 Whitney Biennial 09:22

Ilya Repin at Tretyakov Gallery 13:54

Venice Biennale 2019 18:58

Writing: Making Your Mark 21:29

#EdvardMunch #Exhibitions #VeniceBiennale

In this episode of Showcase;

Rembrandt in Rijksmuseum 00:37

Gary Schwartz, Art Historian 04:26

Rembrandt on Screen 22:19

#Rembrandt #Rijksmuseum #Cinema

In this episode of Showcase;

Leonardo Da Vinci: A Life in Drawing 00:53

The Leonardo Da Vinci Effect 05:38

Martin Kemp, Art historian and Author of “Living with Leonardo” 07:26

Leonardo Da Vinci on Screen 17:47

Origins of a Genius 21:54

#DaVinci #Art #Painter

In this episode of Showcase;

Aadel Haleem, TRT World Arts Reporter 00:56

Qatar National Museum 02:56

Jeff Koons in Doha 06:13

Qatar National Library 14:19

Incredible Public Art in Doha 20:48

#Qatar #NationalMuseum #NationalLibrary

In this episode of Showcase;

Leonardo Da Vinci: A Life in Drawing 01:00

A Map of Absence 05:22

Atef Alshaer, Lecturer in Arabic Studies at the University of Westminster 06:12

Hollywood Dream Machines 14:13

Jay-Jay Johanson One on One 17:40

#DaVinci #JayJayJohanson #Palestine

Every year since 1948, Palestinians commemorate the 'Day of the Catastrophe' otherwise known as 'Nakba Day' on May 15th. The day marks one of the greatest turning points in Palestinian history the beginning of a war that led to the Israeli Declaration of Independence. Since then, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly displaced from their homes, jailed or killed.

Atef Alshaer, Lecturer in Arabic Studies at the University of Westminster 00:51

#Palestine #Literature #NakbaDay

Swedish singer-songwriter Jay-Jay Johanson is famous for his melancholic vocals. He has released twelve albums since his debut in 1996 in a variety of genres from the more mellow trip-hop to synth-pop and electroclash. Showcase's Elif Berektli sat down with Johanson to find out what has kept him inspired over the course of his 23-year career and the unique relationship he has with his fans.

#JayJayJohanson #Music #Artist