Hasan Bülent Kahraman

Contemporary Istanbul's (CI) new virtual initiative "Virtual Contemporary Istanbul" was launched at an online press conference held on Dec. 16. The 15th edition of the event will be previewed on Dec. 19 and 20 and on general view between Dec. 21 and Jan. 6, 2021 as a virtual fair.

Istanbul's Sakıp Sabancı Museum (SSM) continues to open its rich content from past exhibitions on its digital channels. Now the museum presents the exhibition "A Surrealist: Salvador Dali," which was held between Sept. 20, 2008 and Feb. 1, 2009, online.

Despite heavy political and diplomatic problems in Turkey, there are signs of a boost in cultural life in the country, showing the desire of at least some Turkish people to stick with universal values. Istanbul in particular is blooming, with marquee arts and culture events opening seemingly every day. 

Genco Gülan is an artist who tries to address different kinds of audiences ranging from children to adults. His artworks do not only connect with art lovers but everyone. As an artist, he likes it when the viewer thinks about the artworks that he creates. He loves to challenge the viewer with his works. 

A recent poll conducted by Kadir Has University (KHAS) shows that there has been a huge consolidation on the right-wing of Turkish politics, with grassroots support for the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) leadership reaching very high levels, according to Hasan Bülent Kahraman. 

In her book, "The Encyclopedia of Trouble and Spaciousness," Rebecca Solnit writes about homes and how they change the way we live and how they become the stage that set for the drama we hope our lives will be or become. In short, for Solnit, the home is not just a place that keeps us warm, it signifies much more.

Akbank Sanat will open its new season of art with a world-renowned exhibition.