J.M.W Turner's painting 'The Evening Star' isn't his best-known work. In fact, it's seen as one of his experimental pieces - that was never finished. But according to Turner Prize-winning Irish artist Shawn Sean Scully, it's much more than that. And because of that, Turner's painting is the inspiration for his new solo show at London's National Gallery which explores colour, nature, light and line. Showcase's Miranda Atty was at the opening.

#Skully #Turner #Showcase

Taking its inspiration from any and everything, the art of weaving is entrenched in cultures throughout the world. But only recently has tapestry been used as a modern form of expression in Turkish contemporary art. And as Showcase's Sena Arslan tells us, a new exhibition at Istanbul's Anna Laudel Contemporary is showing just how state-of-the-art tapestry can get.

#WovenTales #ContemporaryArt #Showcase

In this episode of Showcase;

Tales Woven in the Loom 01:09

Capturing Waking Nightmares 06:09

Nicolas Bruno, Conceptual Photographer 06:48

Shortcuts 13:51

Sean Scully & JMW Turner 15:41

What inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 20:24

Bamboo QR Code 23:29

#Scully #ContemporaryArt #Showcase

In this episode of Showcase;

TRT Jazz Orchestra 00:58

Ferit Odman, Jazz Drummer 04:58

The Women's Prize for Fiction 12:35

Jamie Klingler, Founder of Creative Influence Alliance 14:28

The Cranberries: In the End 22:01

#Jazz #Music #Showcase​

"Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life. It is a way of being. A way of thinking." Those are the words of the jazz legend. Nina Simone. Eight years ago, UNESCO recognised 'jazz' as written into the human story, and something that united, all walks of life. And so, they declared April the 30th 'International jazz day' Marking that day here in Istanbul is the TRT's Jazz Orchestra. With their old-school feel, the orchestra is hoping to capture the hearts and ears of a whole new generation. Showcase's Aadel Haleem explains.

Ferit Odman, Jazz Drummer 03:32

#Jazz #TRT #Showcase

The 'Eye of Istanbul'. That's what Turkey's best-known photographer Ara Guler has forever been referred to. His images provide an intimate insight into the city he called home. And now the presidency of the Republic of Turkey and the Ara Guler museum want to carry his vision of Istanbul to a wider audience. The first stop in London. Where Showcase's Miranda Atty goes to see that vision, for herself.

#AraGuler #Photography #Showcase

Turkey's one and only Braille typewriter repairman. The adventurous life of a racehorse or a man who abandoned society to live in a tent. They may sound like fiction but in fact, they are real stories. And they can all be seen as part of TRT Documentary Days. This celebration of true-to-life storytelling is honouring the best in the field this week. Showcase's Nursena Tuter has more on this year's offerings. Geeta Gandbhir, Filmmaker and editor 02:53 #TRT #Documentary #Showcase

Ridley Scott's 'Alien' was released into cinemas in 1979 like a low-budget B movie. With its blue-collar futurism, bad robots and evil capitalists it introduced audiences to the dark, sinister side of space exploration. Not to mention creatures that came bursting out of people's chests in the same way, filmgoers' hearts might have felt while they were watching it. And forty years on, it is still doing just that.

Ian Nathan, Author and film critic 02:16

#Alien #Movie #Showcase

In this episode of Showcase;

Ara Guler: The Eye of Istanbul 01:33

TRT Documentary Days 05:56

Geeta Gandbhir, Filmmaker and editor 09:18

The Allure of 'Alien’ 15:30

Ian Nathan, Author and film critic 18:16

Senegal Graffiti 24:15

#AraGuler #Documentary #Showcase

In this episode of Showcase;

The Beasts of London 01:14

Istanbul Photo Awards 05:28

Deborah Copaken, Chairwoman of the Jury of Istanbul Photo Awards 06:23

18th Edition of Tribeca Film Festival 13:45

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango 16:53

Artificial intelligence, Chinese traditional ink art 21:47

#TheBeastsofLondon #TribecaFilmFestival #Showcase