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Genre-Busting Designer Celebrated at Istanbul Show
Art, engineering and fashion intersect at the Istanbul Modern with the eye-catching exhibition, “Hussein Chalayan: 1994-2010.” More…
International Cartoon Contest Comes to Istanbul
July 19, 2010
By: Jason D. Jones
It’s being billed as a “cartoon “ contest, but the artists involved prefer the term “caricature” to describe their artwork. Erdoğan Karayel is the caricaturist and graphic designer behind the DQ International Cartoon Contest 2010, “Europe-Asia Bridge: Istanbul”, a joint venture between his humor magazine, Don Quichotte, and the Şişli Municipality, a district in the heart of Istanbul. The contest is one of the events surrounding the UN’s designation of Istanbul as a European Capitol of Culture for 2010. More…
Antiques and boutiques in Istanbul's chic Cihangir district
(CNN) -- Home to an eclectic mix of writers, artists and intellectuals, the bohemian quarter of Cihangir is fast becoming one of Istanbul's most fashionable.
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Dining Al Fresco Around Istanbul
When the weather is nice in Istanbul, people love to eat outdoors. Our good friends at Istanbul Eats have put together a list of their Top Five (which is actually 6) restaurants where one can dine, ‘Al Fresco’. Click on the name of the restaurant for a full review of each.
Full List and Links...
Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival attracts crowds
The festival is themed “Mythology-II” this year and is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and the Muratpaşa Municipality, and has attracted wide interest from both Turks and foreign visitors. The festival, in Lara, showcases over 100 sculptures created by 30 sculptors from 10 countries. The works are based on 35 main themes and were created in one month, using 7,500 tons of sand.
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Review of Stephen Kinzer's "Reset: Iran, Turkey, and America's Future"
For the title of his new book, Stephen Kinzer borrows the latest diplomatic fad word -- "reset" -- in calling for a makeover of U.S. policy in the Middle East. I know what you're thinking: Oh no. Not another book on -- fill in the blank (American missteps in Iraq, the Israel lobby, Saudi oil politics, etc.).
Story Continues...
Art, engineering and fashion intersect at the Istanbul Modern with the eye-catching exhibition, “Hussein Chalayan: 1994-2010.” More…
International Cartoon Contest Comes to Istanbul
July 19, 2010
By: Jason D. Jones
It’s being billed as a “cartoon “ contest, but the artists involved prefer the term “caricature” to describe their artwork. Erdoğan Karayel is the caricaturist and graphic designer behind the DQ International Cartoon Contest 2010, “Europe-Asia Bridge: Istanbul”, a joint venture between his humor magazine, Don Quichotte, and the Şişli Municipality, a district in the heart of Istanbul. The contest is one of the events surrounding the UN’s designation of Istanbul as a European Capitol of Culture for 2010. More…
Antiques and boutiques in Istanbul's chic Cihangir district
(CNN) -- Home to an eclectic mix of writers, artists and intellectuals, the bohemian quarter of Cihangir is fast becoming one of Istanbul's most fashionable.
More…
Dining Al Fresco Around Istanbul
When the weather is nice in Istanbul, people love to eat outdoors. Our good friends at Istanbul Eats have put together a list of their Top Five (which is actually 6) restaurants where one can dine, ‘Al Fresco’. Click on the name of the restaurant for a full review of each.
Full List and Links...
Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival attracts crowds
The festival is themed “Mythology-II” this year and is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and the Muratpaşa Municipality, and has attracted wide interest from both Turks and foreign visitors. The festival, in Lara, showcases over 100 sculptures created by 30 sculptors from 10 countries. The works are based on 35 main themes and were created in one month, using 7,500 tons of sand.
Story Continues....
Review of Stephen Kinzer's "Reset: Iran, Turkey, and America's Future"
For the title of his new book, Stephen Kinzer borrows the latest diplomatic fad word -- "reset" -- in calling for a makeover of U.S. policy in the Middle East. I know what you're thinking: Oh no. Not another book on -- fill in the blank (American missteps in Iraq, the Israel lobby, Saudi oil politics, etc.).
Story Continues...