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Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

The lives of 24 artists who have been working for human rights are in danger, say the organizers of the campaign.

18 August 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Artists to Erdoğan: I vote, I have the right to talk about politics

Artists to Erdoğan: I vote, I have the right to talk about politics

Addressing artists in a live broadcast, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said, "Snap election, the presidential system is not right and all... Leave it be, it is our job. You wouldn't understand it." Several artists have denounced these remarks on social media.

Musicians accuse government of trying to destroy nightlife

CORONAVIRUS REOPENING

Musicians accuse government of trying to destroy nightlife

Bars, nightclubs, concert halls and similar venues will continue to remain closed in June, according to the new coronavirus reopening schedule.

‘Anatolia is a large folder in terms of artistic creation,' says Erdoğan

‘Anatolia is a large folder in terms of artistic creation,' says Erdoğan

Speaking at the award-giving ceremony of the “2020 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards”, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has likened Anatolia to a “large folder of artistic creation” and talked about his expectations from artists.

31 December 2020

Call from Artists to Artists to Campaign for Peace

Call from Artists to Artists to Campaign for Peace

In the joint statement signed by 83 artists gathering upon the call of Independent Art Initiative has called for all the artists to campaign for peace, humanity, environment, future and freedom.

28 August 2015 Beyza Kural