Istanbul Modern was founded as Türkiye’s first modern and contemporary art museum back in 2004. But its building wasn’t designed as an art space, instead, it was a customs warehouse. So the museum moved to a different venue until the building gained a more suitable futuristic and solid structure. Now it’s back at its original location and its architect says, this time it’s here to stay.
From Egypt and Brazil to Mexico and China, Spanish photographer Isabel Munoz has made her way around the world to tell new stories. But those new stories are often related to ancient traditions, and historic places - just like the archaeological sites in southeastern Türkiye where life once existed around twelve thousands years ago. Munoz went there and brought her perspective to Istanbul’s Pera Museum.
The Baksı Museum in the Turkish province of Bayburt is a prime example of art flourishing in the middle of nature, far away from city life. And the current exhibition at this unconventional art centre draws inspiration from none other than the region's culture. Our producer Alican Pamir takes a look for us.
Celluloid film isn't immune to weather or other harsh conditions. That's why it could be in danger of disappearing forever. But as our producer Alican Pamir reports, one company in Türkiye is protecting that celluloid heritage. And it has recently saved two of Peter Sellers' lost films.
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