Keeping Up With The Agenda
Interpreting Contemporary Art for Youth Project: Teneffüs
The event, titled Teneffüs (Recess), aims to provide participants with an environment where they can breathe and get away from the chaos of life…
Katharsis: The Share of the Silent Exhibition
The group exhibition titled “Katharsis: The Share of the Silent”, consisting of the works of Rei Xiao, Studio Pinprick and Tuba Geçgel, meets with…
Arter Library Talks; Starts with Latife Tekin
In the first of the “Library Talks” series, Arter will host Latife Tekin, the writer who has continued to renew Turkey’s literary scene for…
Sagopa Kajmer, the Strongest Fortress of Turkish Rap Music, is on Tour
Sagopa Kajmer, one of the most powerful names of Turkish rap music, who has given countless concerts in Turkey and abroad, is counting the…
Most Read of The Week
Werner Herzog – Dünyanın Alacakaranlığı, Released by Can Publications
This time, the great filmmaker Werner Herzog tells the true story of soldier Odona, who spent 29 years on the island he was assigned to, which has been the subject of many movies and books.…
Deep Meaning in The Language of Cinema: Symbolism and Metaphors
Cinema is more than just a visual experience. Every scene, every frame contains deep meanings and layers. This depth is often communicated through symbolism and metaphor, giving the viewer the opportunity to trigger their thoughts and make an emotional connection.…
Materialism and Narcissism: Oscar Wilde – The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891)
“You have a marvelously beautiful face, Mr. Gray. Don’t frown. Beauty is a kind of genius, even greater than genius, because it needs no explanation. Beauty is one of the sublime phenomena of the earth, like sunlight, like springtime, like…
“Women and the Experience of Age” Interview with Laure Adler & Sibel Asna
Women and… the experience of age. Life as an obstacle to the creative process and public expression… French writer, journalist and feminist Laure Adler, one of the important names of French radio, and Sibel Asna, communication expert, Hrant Dink Foundation…
Metin Abay – Faith…
Guest: Metin Abay Title of The Work: Faith… Original Title: İnanç… Genre: Prose Writing To believe… This is not a religious message… From past to present, experienced, felt, supernatural events, etc. Whatever you call it, faith, hope, karma, energy, this is a constant…
Deep Review Corner
A Tale of the Unbearable Lightness of Suffering from the “Greek Weird Wave”: Oiktos / Pity / Zavallı (2018)
It is as if a question was asked and then a film was made to answer that question. And what is that question? How can a man who feels happy only when he is unhappy be happy? Released in 2018, the film Oiktos is the story of addiction to pain. I will briefly tell you … …
Fresh From The Oven
Dilay Dondurmacı – Hope
Guest: Dilay Dondurmacı Title of The Work: Hope Original Title: Umut Genre: Poetry Tired, weary, a little awkward, I opened a window of life with my own…
Interpreting Contemporary Art for Youth Project: Teneffüs
The event, titled Teneffüs (Recess), aims to provide participants with an environment where they can breathe and get away from the chaos of life…
Katharsis: The Share of the Silent Exhibition
The group exhibition titled “Katharsis: The Share of the Silent”, consisting of the works of Rei Xiao, Studio Pinprick and Tuba Geçgel, meets with…
Arter Library Talks; Starts with Latife Tekin
In the first of the “Library Talks” series, Arter will host Latife Tekin, the writer who has continued to renew Turkey’s literary scene for…
Recent Literature Reviews
Voice of the Imaginary World: Ferit Edgü – Hakkâri’de Bir Mevsim (1977)
Ferit Edgü had this book published in 1977. The novel is told through the language of an orphaned teacher in a remote village. Is…
This is a Challenge: Ágota Kristóf: Okumaz Yazmaz (2023)
It’s the challenge of an illiterate man. I’ll tell you about a book of about fifty pages. In these fifty pages we witness the…
Stories Between Two Novels: Hakan Günday – Derz (2023)
Hakan Günday, who has created a unique readership with his novels, brought together his stories published in various media, including magazines and book selections,…
Materialism and Narcissism: Oscar Wilde – The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891)
“You have a marvelously beautiful face, Mr. Gray. Don’t frown. Beauty is a kind of genius, even greater than genius, because it needs no…
Latest Movie Reviews
Traditions or Loved Ones?: A Regular Woman (2019)
Some of you may remember the incident or have seen it in the media. Aynur, a young woman shot by her brother in the…
A Tale of the Unbearable Lightness of Suffering from the “Greek Weird Wave”: Oiktos / Pity / Zavallı (2018)
It is as if a question was asked and then a film was made to answer that question. And what is that question? How…
God-Given Ugliness: Envy (Kıskanmak) (2009)
The movie Envy (Kıskanmak) , which was released to the audience on November 6, 2009, takes place in Zonguldak in the 1930s. I can…
Drowning in a Sea of Clichés: Dragon Trap (Ejder Kapanı) (2010)
Sometimes you don’t know almost any actor in a film, but you watch that film because there is only one actor, or you don’t…
Recent Theatre Reviews
A Sad Story of Racism Turned Showmanship: Hartlepool Maymunu (2023)
“A nation is a society united by illusions about its ancestors and a common hatred of its neighbours.” I had recently reviewed Wilfrid Lupano‘s…
So Which is Harder, To Stay or To Go?: Cırcır Böceği İtler ve Biz (2023)
I will tell you about a 75-minute one-act play. Before moving on to the play, I should convey a coincidence. In 2019, I went…
The Adventure of Markopaşa: Meçhul Paşa (2018)
In this play, we follow the adventure of the legendary humour newspaper Markopaşa, which started its publishing life in 1946. In its first issue,…
An Unforgettable Theater: Yaralarım Aşktandır (2019)
The play Yaralarım Aşktandır (My Wounds are from Love) depicts the life of Iranian poet Fürug Ferruzad. In addition to being a poet, Fürug…
oiktoz Blog
Journey to the Depths of Literature: Why Are Classical Literature Important?
Literature is a unique art form where emotion, thought, and imagination converge throughout human history. Embarking on a journey through unforgettable classics means stepping…
Cultural Classics And Their Cultural Impacts: The Lasting Imprints of Literature
Literature goes beyond merely telling stories with words. Some works transcend time to become cultural classics, leaving deep imprints on our cultural fabric. In…
The Pinnacle of Theatre Art: Noteworthy Theatre Directors
The art of theatre encompasses various elements that come to life on stage, but those who bring these elements together to offer unforgettable experiences…
Deep Meaning in The Language of Cinema: Symbolism and Metaphors
Cinema is more than just a visual experience. Every scene, every frame contains deep meanings and layers. This depth is often communicated through symbolism…
Visiting Guests
Dilay Dondurmacı – Hope
Guest: Dilay Dondurmacı Title of The Work: Hope Original Title: Umut Genre: Poetry Tired, weary, a little awkward, I opened a window of life with my own…
Metin Abay – Faith…
Guest: Metin Abay Title of The Work: Faith… Original Title: İnanç… Genre: Prose Writing To believe… This is not a religious message… From past to present, experienced,…
Hümeyra Bilge Şen – Bring Your Name
Guest: Hümeyra Bilge Şen Title of The Work: Bring Your Name Original Title: Adını Sen Getir Genre: Prose Writing I sit in front of the doner shop,…
Ahmet Zeki Yeşil – Oh Leyla…
Guest: Ahmet Zeki Yeşil Title of The Work: Oh Leyla… Original Title: Ah Leyla Ah… Genre: Prose Writing Oh Leyla… Blood stains in my heart, the smell…