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  Described by Le Monde as "bringing resistance in the face of despair and renunciation to the stage, "Biz Kimiz?” (Who Are We?) is a show that raises questions about group belonging, individuality, and space. "We are the winners. What will we change now?" The French-Catalan company Baro d'evel explores this question, bringing together dancers, musicians, actors, acrobats, ceramicists, and clowns in an ecological ceremony on stage. "Biz Kimiz?", which premiered to great acclaim at the Avignon Festival in 2024, features scenes that oscillate between harmony and chaos, hope and despair, dream and reality, unfolding at a dizzying pace, yet the audience's attention never wavers. The company approaches every venue as a new home, preparing to greet the Istanbul Theatre Festival audience with great hospitality and prepares for special surprises for Istanbul. It will be held on October 22-23 , with the support of the High Contribution Venue Sponsor, Zo...

  Europe's favorite choreographer, Marcos Morau , one of the most original creators of the contemporary dance scene, builds a cathedral of flesh on stage in Cathedral , with his powerful aesthetic and Arvo Pärt's ethereal music. Marcos Morau incorporats elements of cinema, photography, theater, and fashion, and thereby has become a source of fresh inspiration for major dance companies. The twelve dancers of Scapino Ballet Rotterdam , a long-established Dutch dance company celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, masterfully construct Morau's universe on stage. Scapino Ballet is coming to Turkey for the Istanbul Theatre Festival and will meet the audience on October 20-21 with the support of the High Contribution Venue Sponsor Zorlu Performing Arts Center and the valuable cooperation of the Dutch Consulate.

  The 18th Istanbul Biennial first phase is organized under the title "Three-Legged Cat," will be open for free visitation from September 20 to November 23, 2025, at 8 different venues along Istanbul's Beyoğlu-Karaköy line. The buildings hosting the exhibitions are: Elhamra Han, Eski Fransız Yetimhanesi Bahçesi, Meclis-i Mebusan No. 35, Külah Fabrikası, Zihni Han, Galeri 77, Muradiye Han ve Galata Rum Okulu. During the open call for the first phase of the biennial, approximately 1,500 artists from 105 countries applied. Curator Christine Tohmé reviewed these submissions over three months and then identified 47 artists whose work she believed aligned with the conceptual framework of the exhibition, also conducting studio visits and artist meetings.

  The Digital Experience Center (www.dijitaldeneyimmerkezi.com) transforms Vincent Van Gogh’s world woven with light, color, and hope into a journey of discovery through innovative technologies. The artist’s life story and works are reinterpreted through artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive projections, site-adapted video presentations, and physical interactive installations. Scenes and experience areas placed throughout the space take visitors from an initial dive into Van Gogh’s subconscious to his youth, creative periods chasing the sun, and the endless landscapes visible from the window of the hospital room in Saint-Rémy. The warmth of yellow, the vitality of nature, and the healing connection created with colors even in the darkest moments come to life in the space's digital textures and sound design.

  Bu etkinlikte, Türkiye’de modern sanatın oluşum ve gelişimi ele alınacak. Görseller eşliğinde Türkiye’nin ilk kadın seramik sanatçılarından Füreya Koral'ın modernize ettiği geleneksel motifleri ve estetik bakış açısı örneklerle tartışılacak. Tarih: 16 Ekim Perşembe, saat 17 Yer: Türkiye İş Bankası Resim Heykel Müzesi, Beyoğlu, İstanbul

  Step into the captivating atmosphere of Istanbul, shaped by legends, and delve into the depths of history! The "Legends of Istanbul" live performance welcomes you to discover the ancient spirit of Istanbul with live actors, digital visuals, impressive stage effects, and an epic story. The actors will take you on an unforgettable journey where each character will come to life with their special costumes and bring the magic of Istanbul to the stage with the following stories: - The Curse of Medusa: The vengeful story of Medusa, the terrifying beauty. - Escape from Snakes: Witness the legendary tale of the Maiden's Tower. - Journey to the Sky : The flight of Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi from Galata to Üsküdar. - Hagia Sophia : The magnificent Hagia Sophia, inspired by the dream of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, rising in the heart of the Eastern Roman Empire. - The Siege of the Conquest Castle : An unforgettable military victory regarding the conquest of Istanbul. -...