
Current developments from the world of culture and art: Hayko Cepkin tour, Istanbul Modern's new exhibition, Faris Ishaq concert and Contemporary Istanbul.
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The art season and tours are entering an active period in Türkiye.
HAYKO CEPKİN IS ON THE TURKEY TOUR WITH 'ELECTRIC'
Hayko Cepkin, one of the popular names of Turkish rock music, is going on a Türkiye tour with his new project "ELECTRIC". With "ELECTRIC", prepared with high-tempo music, powerful guitars, lighting and visual designs, the artist; After Bursa, Izmir, Antalya, Samsun, Adana and Gaziantep, the finale of the tour will be held in Istanbul KüçükÇiftlik Park on October 24.
'UNDER THE SAME BLUE' IN ISTANBUL MODERN
Istanbul Modern's 10th collection exhibition "Under the Same Blue" met with art lovers. The exhibition includes 230 works by 119 artists reflecting the transformation of modern and contemporary art in Turkey from the 1940s to the present. In the exhibition curated by Çelenk Bafra and Deniz Pehlivaner, 43 works appear before the audience for the first time.
FARIS ISHAQ IS AT ARTER WITH HIS JASAD TOUR
Palestinian musician Faris Ishaq will give the first concert of his tour for his new album "JASAD" at Arter on September 13. "JASAD", which means "body" in Arabic, reinterprets the ney instrument, which has a history of approximately 5 thousand years, as a contemporary and independent acoustic soundscape.
THE 21ST EDITION OF CONTEMPORARY ISTANBUL STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 23
The 21st edition of Contemporary Istanbul will be held at Tersane Istanbul between 23-27 September. 22 galleries will take part for the first time in the fair, which will bring together 70 galleries from 16 countries. The event will focus on Asian art scenes with the "Focus: Asia" section; Site-specific installations, large-scale sculptures, interactive works and digital art projects will also meet with visitors. Within the scope of the fair, Jaume Plensa, Chisato Matsumoto and A.A. In addition to international artists such as Murakami, special projects of artists from Turkey will also be exhibited.
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Hayko Cepkin will make his tour finale in Istanbul KüçükÇiftlik Park on October 24.
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Contemporary Istanbul will be held at Tersane Istanbul between 23-27 September.
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