This is it

22/05/2026

At the edge of ancient , overlooking the endless Mesopotamian plains, Kasımiye Madrasa rises like a poem carved into stone. Built between the Artuqid and Akkoyunlu eras, this 15th-century sanctuary once echoed with astronomy, philosophy, and whispered prayers beneath golden desert light. Its silent courtyard, flowing fountain, and honey-colored arches remind every visitor that knowledge, like water, was meant to flow endlessly through time.

Humanity really looked at a hill above Mesopotamia and thought, “Let’s build a university so beautiful it still humiliates modern architecture six centuries later.” A rare good decision, frankly.

22/05/2026

In the heart of Fener, within the haunting corridors of the historic Greek Girls’ School, “I Wouldn’t Want to Be Someone Else” unfolds like a conversation between memory and identity. Curated by Trexit Salvador, the exhibition gathers seven galleries and seven distinct artistic voices inside classrooms once filled with the dreams, fears, and whispered secrets of young students.

The exhibition moves through the fragile question of who we once were, and who time transformed us into. Each classroom becomes a separate psychological landscape, where past and present sit quietly beside one another like forgotten classmates reunited decades later.

Set against the layered soul of Istanbul, a city forever shaped by Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Levantines, and countless intertwined cultures, the exhibition gains an even deeper resonance. The walls of the old school seem to carry echoes of a cosmopolitan Istanbul that still survives beneath the noise of modern life… melancholic, resilient, and beautifully fragmented.

Perhaps identity itself is very much like this city: never singular, never fixed, always becoming someone else while desperately trying to remember who it once was.

22/05/2026

In the courtyard of an ancient church, a colossal egg rested in silence…
Erdal Duman’s Kuluçka whispered like an old Mesopotamian prophecy. A modern Şahmeran, neither fully born nor entirely forgotten, seemed to sleep beneath its fragile shell.

Justice, perhaps, is not a sword after all… but a delicate creature still waiting to hatch.
And humanity, impatient as ever, keeps circling the egg with stones in its hands.

“Kuluçka”
2014
3rd Mardin Biennial

22/05/2026

In September 2025, joined No Music For . This means she geo-blocked her music on Spotify and Apple Music, making it inaccessible in .
We love artists who stand up for what's right.

21/05/2026

In times when entire communities are silenced, displaced or reduced to headlines, the voices of artists, actors, musicians and public figures become more important than ever.

A necklace, a dress, a speech or even a silent gesture on a red carpet may seem small to some people, but symbols have always carried power. Art has never been only about beauty. At its strongest, it is also about conscience, memory and humanity.

Throughout history, many artists stood beside oppressed people not because it was fashionable, but because remaining silent while civilians suffer leaves a stain deeper than politics.

wearing a map necklace at Cannes was not just a fashion moment. It became part of a larger message: that compassion should not be controversial, and that human dignity should never depend on borders, religion or politics.

Sometimes a single image travels further than diplomacy.
And sometimes culture says what governments are too afraid to say.

21/05/2026

As Hollywood continues searching for the next , the White House apparently decided not to wait and shared an AI-style poster of as 007.

The internet, naturally, collapsed within minutes.

“James Bond saves the world” may have sounded slightly more convincing before… well… gestures broadly at everything.

Critics joked that this version of Bond would probably replace martinis with Diet Coke, announce secret missions on social media at 3AM, and accidentally start a trade war while escaping from a volcano lair.

Others pointed out that classic Bond villains usually try to destabilise the world economy, not campaign on it.

Even longtime Bond fans seemed united on one thing:
maybe let’s not cast the man who already turned global diplomacy into six chaotic seasons of reality television.

Somewhere in London, an exhausted MI6 agent quietly whispered:
“No Time To Run Again.”

20/05/2026

The mistreatment of activists has sparked outrage around the world. Civilians trying to deliver humanitarian aid were reportedly handcuffed, forced to kneel, humiliated and detained. The images shocked many not only because of the suffering in Gaza, but because they seemed to show compassion itself being treated as a threat.

The incident quickly drew reactions from international human rights organisations and diplomatic circles. The United Nations Human Rights Office described the interception of the aid flotilla and the detention of activists as “deeply concerning,” while UN experts called for the immediate release of civilians and an independent investigation into allegations of abuse.

Amnesty International reported that around 175 activists were arbitrarily detained, with some allegedly denied sleep, medical assistance and communication with the outside world. Legal groups including Adalah also claimed several detainees were subjected to degrading treatment and psychological pressure during custody.

Governments including Spain, Brazil and Sweden reportedly made diplomatic interventions regarding their citizens on board. In Brazil, President Lula da Silva’s office publicly called for the release of activist Thiago Ávila, while Swedish media widely covered claims involving Greta Thunberg and other activists being subjected to humiliating treatment.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry denied accusations of abuse and stated that security forces acted within protocol. Still, the footage and testimonies triggered fierce global debate across media, politics and civil society.

At some point humanity has to ask itself a terrifying question:
When people carrying medicine, food and hope are treated like enemies… what exactly has the world become?

20/05/2026

already won the giant folk instrument Olympics back in 2005 when Helena Paparizou stormed with that enormous lyra like an ancient Mediterranean warrior princess. Iconic. Historic. Slightly unhinged.

So seeing the 2026 cat-guy finalist trying the exact same “tiny woman vs absurdly large traditional instrument” concept again felt less like homage and more like Eurovision recycling with extra eyeliner.

The difference? Helena looked like she was summoning the Aegean gods.
This year looked like someone escaped from an anime convention carrying a cursed violin side quest.

Europe politely nodded… and moved on.

20/05/2026

and representing San Marino at and then not making the final was pure “all glitter, no mercy from Europe” energy.

George later thanked fans on X saying he was sad not to qualify, but that the Eurovision experience had been fabulous and he “wouldn’t take a minute of it back.” Honestly? A healthier reaction than half the continent after jury votes.

Fans immediately turned into an emotional support group:
“You were brilliant!”
“So much energy and glitz!”
“If the UK could vote you would’ve qualified!”

Classic Eurovision coping mechanism. Somewhere in Europe, a sequined therapist is fully booked.

The performance itself wasn’t bad at all. It was camp, dramatic, shiny and gloriously chaotic. Like a 2003 gay club time capsule accidentally teleported into 2026. But Eurovision is no longer just about songs. It’s now 30% vocals, 40% LED screens, 20% geopolitics and 10% collective confusion.

Still, credit to Boy George for not acting bitter. Some delegations finish 14th and behave like the Geneva Convention was violated. He basically said: “Had fun, see you in Milan.”
That’s pop star behaviour.

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

19 May 1919 was the first courageous step toward the foundation of modern Türkiye. With Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s vision, a nation exhausted by war chose science, culture, education and progress as its new path. This day remains a symbol of youth, hope and the belief that a modern future can be built with determination and collective spirit.

Happy Commemoration of , Youth and Sports Day.