Less than a year ago the famed İstiklal Street of Istanbul stood witness to the acts of Turkish republican history’s most violent government terror. Today where millions once united against one tyrant and where some peaceful demonstrators lost their eyes against inhuman police brutality, Arter — one of İstanbul’s most prestigious spaces for contemporary art — hosts Marc Quinn’s first solo exhibition in Turkey called The Sleep of Reason, which runs through to April 27. ... Read More
Once considered the less sophisticated cousin of Dublin, Belfast is now beginning to eclipse its larger neighbor to the south, and is emerging as a top tourist destination. One of the main reasons for Belfast’s recent resurgence in visitor popularity is the Titanic, a product of the city’s historic Harland and Wolff Shipyard.... Read More
There are countless museums and exhibitions for art aficionados, almost as many for history buffs, quite a few just for students, and then there are the ones that deserve a category of their own. They’re unusual and generally pretty surprising, covering everything from eclectic art, TV and music to sports heroes.... Read More
Wayne Kramer is one of the greatest guitarists alive (just ask Rolling Stone) and he is doing everything he can to use that talent to leave the world a little better off than he found it. Many will know the 65 year old as the co-founder of the '60s Detroit rock group MC5 (Motor City 5), a huge influence on the future of punk rock and heavy metal.... Read More
Sure, renowned fashion designer John Varvatos can rock your wardrobe, but what he really wants to do is rock your ears. In conjunction with Republic Records, Varvatos now serves as the curator and president of his own record label—John Varvatos Records—where he’ll spearhead the signing of new acts, guide the release of high-profile reissues and compilations, and, we can only hope, act as sartorial stylist for a stable of fashion-forward music artists.... Read More
Divergent is without a doubt, one of the most highly anticipated flicks to come around since the first Hunger Games, with fans of the books practically salivating at the thought of seeing their favorite characters come to life. Sure, most people are excited to see Shailene Woodley and Theo James portray the two lovers at the heart of the story, but personally, I was more excited to see Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Christian Madsen play my two favorites from the book: Will and Al.... Read More
