Art Guide for September

“Başka Kayda Rastlanmadı: Reşad Ekrem Koçu ve İstanbul Ansiklopedisi Arşivi”, Salt Galata

The exhibition “Başka Kayda Rastlanmadı: Reşad Ekrem Koçu ve İstanbul Ansiklopedisi Arşivi” at Salt Galata can be visited until October 29th. It’s an archival work shedding light on the unpublished sections of the Istanbul Encyclopedia by historian and novelist Reşad Ekrem Koçu. The exhibition brings the urban image and residents of Galata and its surroundings from the 19th century to the mid-20th century to the floors of Salt Galata.

“Isabel Muñoz: Yeni Bir Hikâye”, Pera Müzesi

Isabel Muñoz’s photographs documenting Göbeklitepe, considered the world’s oldest cult site, and its surroundings, showcasing the unknown, mystery, and hallucinatory images that oscillate between the sacred and art, meet the audience with “Isabel Muñoz: Yeni Bir Hikaye”.  The exhibition will continue at Pera Museum until September 17th, inviting visitors to explore the areas where different cultures intersect on different borders.

“Bugün de Yaşıyorum”, Arter

Cengiz Çekil’s retrospective exhibition, titled “Bugün de Yaşıyorum” , is the most comprehensive exhibition of the artist to date. Spanning from the early 1970s to the year of his passing in 2015, “Bugün de Yaşıyorum” sheds light on Çekil’s artistic journey with various works, including painting, photography, and installations. The exhibition will be at Arter until September 24th.

Concerts

33. Akbank Jazz Festival

One of Turkey’s oldest jazz festivals, the Akbank Caz Festival, will take place this year from September 23rd to October 8th. The festival will feature artists such as Al Di Meola, Sub-Rehavi, Neşet Ruacan, Cem Tuncer, and Yarkın Tuncer, among others.

Tamino Concert

Tamino, who has embarked on a major tour as part of the IKSV’s Gezgin Salon, will perform in Turkey after stops in Ankara and Izmir. On September 17th, he will take the stage at Parkorman in Istanbul. Tamino, the grandson of Egypt’s most famous singer and film stars, Muharrem Fouad, will introduce his new album “Sahar” to music enthusiasts in Istanbul.

Soen Concert

The Swedish progressive metal band Soen will perform on September 3rd at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Sahnesi as part of their “Atlantis Live” European tour. During the tour, the band will be accompanied by string instruments and backing vocals.