Art, architecture and travel in Istanbul
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Istanbul - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Istanbul.
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A contemporary Istanbul mosque offers a take on tradition
Turkey's Degostudio crafts this Istanbul mosque as a new, functional space for worship with accessible facilities
By Feride Yalav-Heckeroth Published
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Istanbul’s Arkestra serves Michelin-starred dishes and three kinds of fun
Arkestra is a one-of-a-kind and three-in-one Istanbul restaurant by chef Cenk Debensason and entrepreneur Debora Ipekel
By Mary Cleary Published
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Istanbul Modern: where art and the Bosporus meet
Istanbul Modern by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Turkish capital's newest cultural draw, throws open its doors
By Catherine Shaw Published
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Visit Istanbul’s architectural gems, best restaurants and a historic bathhouse
What to see and do in Istanbul – from restored architectural treasures to an experimental cocktail bar, a luxurious Turkish bath, and the city’s best kebabs
By Feride Yalav-Heckeroth Published
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'Istancool' cultural festival to open in Istanbul
By Sam Ballard Last updated
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Industrial revolution: Istanbul’s latest concept boutique sets up shop in a converted garage
By Ali Morris Last updated
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Fashionable Istanbul
By Jack Moss Last updated
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The Morning Line sonic temple, Istanbul
By Chris Sullivan Last updated
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Istanbul’s second Design Biennial maps the city’s changing landscape and creative future
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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Hollywood glam: Alex Prager takes on Istanbul’s Arts and Culture Festival
By Ann Binlot Last updated
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London_Istanbul at the Architecture Foundation
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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17th Istanbul Biennial review: truth to power and food for thought
The 17th Istanbul Biennial sees more than 500 contributors tackle the economic, political, social and ecological issues consuming our planet, from artistic censorship to urbanisation, fractured political systems to shrinking civic spaces
By Lucy Scovell Last updated
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Adhocracy: exploring the evolution of manufacturing culture at the Istanbul Design Biennial
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Amid populist turbulence, Istanbul’s art scene is forging defiantly ahead
The city’s cultural cachet is rising, buoyed by the 16th Istanbul Biennial, Contemporary Istanbul art fair and the unveiling of Arter museum
By Tom Seymour Last updated
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Terminal station: Astana’s largest infrastructure project is underway
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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The latest wave of airports landing impact
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Istanbul Contrast exhibition of work by Dice Kayek
By Damon Syson Last updated
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Istanbul Fashion Week S/S 2011: Womenswear
By Apphia Michael Last updated
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Room Mate Emir honours Istanbul’s cosmopolitan past
By Warren Singh-Bartlett Last updated
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Istanbul gallery Dirimart inaugurates new space designed by Studio MDA
By Jessica Klingelfuss Last updated
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Tabanlioglu Architects reveal works at the Beyazit Public Library in Istanbul
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Istanbul's new restaurant, Mitte Karakoy, features interiors by Sami Savatli
By Daven Wu Last updated
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Manu Atelier's first boutique nods to Le Corbusier in Istanbul
The cult Istanbul-based label introduces bold, sculptural expressionism into this first bricks and mortar store
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Arter is Istanbul’s first home for a permanent collection of contemporary art
By Tom Seymour Last updated
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Middle-Eastern exoticism, geometric patterns and lush fabrics adorn Istanbul’s Hagia Sofia Mansions
By Daven Wu Last updated
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Alancha — Istanbul, Turkey
By Marie Lefort Last updated
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Istanbul’s third Design Biennial explores the human imprint
By Ali Morris Last updated