International Interdisciplinary Theatre Meeting
Haldun Taner Birth Centenary 

Symposium

November 26 - 27, 2015

The main theme of the 2nd International Interdisciplinary Theatre Meeting will be “Haldun Taner”.

2nd International Interdisciplinary Theatre Meeting which is organized by the Department of Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy with the cooperation of Istanbul University Haldun Taner Theatre Research Center, MSGSÜ Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Istanbul Theatre Festival and Pera Museum will be held on 26-27 November 2015.

In Haldun Taner’s birth’s centenary, we invite you to 2nd International Interdisciplinary Theatre Meeting to evaluate his works, his contributions to theatre and to commemorate Haldun Taner who projected that there would be a more scientific education in the discipline of theatre in the future; and who emphasized the importance of the connection between theory and practice. The language of the conference is Turkish and English.

* Please send an e-mail to rezervasyon@iksv.org for reservation.

Please click here for the programme.

Sea Baths

Sea Baths

It is understood from Evliya Çelebi’s well-known Book of Travels that the history of sea baths goes as far back as the 17th century; their acceptance and popularization take place in mid-19th century as a result of Westernization, among other things.

Contemporary Ceramics From Around the World: 10 Artists, 10 Works

Contemporary Ceramics From Around the World: 10 Artists, 10 Works

Although traditionally used as a medium for functional or decorative objects, ceramic has become a medium that is increasingly used by contemporary. Here is the work of some important contemporary ceramic artists from around the world!

Nam June Paik Video Art’s Pioneer

Nam June Paik Video Art’s Pioneer

Nam June Paik was video art’s pioneer (1932 –2006). It is interesting that while Warhol and Nameth were experimenting with psychedelic happenings that combined rock, film and performance, the video art pioneers Nam June Paik, Stephen Beck, Eric Siegel and Steina Vasulka were researching in a similar direction.