Contemporary Istanbul
Alexandra Ivanoff on 2009's modern art fair, Contemporary Istanbul. Plus interviews with key event organizer Emin Mahir Balcıoğlu

The world through Chagall's eyes
Through January 24, the Pera Museum is hosting an exhibit from the works of the great 20th century Russian/French artist, Marc Chagall. Alexandra Ivanoff spoke to Meira Perry-Lehmann about the 160-piece collection she's assembled for the Pera.

Artist spotlight: Shezad Dawood
A look at one of the artists from 'Il Faut Etre Absolument Moderne'

Immortal ideas
“People die, buildings collapse, even the skin of the world changes, but the stories, the ideas behind these concepts, live on forever.” These are the words of Raif Kurt, creator of Hangar, a collective of young and creative artists, musicians, designers

Kurosawa Exhibit
The Emperor of Film Comes to Istanbul