Jean Leon Gerome: A French Orientalist Painter in 19th Century İstanbul
Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904) Jean Leon Gerome was one of the most famous artists in…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 07/01/2025
Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904) Jean Leon Gerome was one of the most famous artists in…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 07/01/2025
There is a feminine brand I am truly fond of and that is Haremlique created…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 07/01/2025
Contemporary art world in İstanbul is driven more and more by a growing number of…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 07/01/2025
‘As Constantinople became the second capital of the Roman Empire, the location favoured the population…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/01/2025
There is now an ensemble in İstanbul aiming to synthesise oriental and occidental musical traditions…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/01/2025
‘Mediterranean came to my mind when thinking of human embrace and love. Mediterranean was grand…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/01/2025
Istanbulites are not jazz lovers so there are few places when you can listen to…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/01/2025
I am fascinated by ‘antiques dealers street’ in Kadıköy which hosts a number of antique…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/01/2025
Donizetti Paşa (1788-1856) In a world where we believe we are divided by nations, it…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/01/2025
Elisa Zonaro in her youth There is currently a very exciting photograph exhibition in İstanbul…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/01/2025
2024 has been a very tough year in Turkey. Millions have had to struggle with…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 29/12/2024
A photo from the opening ceremony of the festival in 2019 Turks initial encounter with…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 29/12/2024
‘Control your hand, your tongue and your loins.’ Hacı Bektaşi Veli This article is about…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 29/12/2024
It was not long ago that I learnt that Orthodox Christians in İstanbul celebrate the…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 29/12/2024
Osman Hamdi Bey was one of the first painters and curators of the Ottoman Empire.…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 29/12/2024