{:en} A Renaissance Tale of Nobility, Scandal, and the Birth of the Conservatory By Tugba YAZICI Let’s start with a little drama, shall we? 🙂 Yes, the title takes inspiration from Turkish novelist Elif Şafak’s Bastard and Father , but my story heads in a completely different direction. This isn’t about the book or the author, but about a very real “Father and Bastard” tale whispered through palace corridors, beneath mosaicked church ceilings, and echoed in the lives of the people who shaped the art world as we know it. THE BASTARDS OF THE MIDDLE AGES And the Children the Nobility Tried to Hide In medieval Europe; especially in France, Italy, England, and...

{:en} A full moon occurred in Capricorn on June 22, at 04:08, and the effects of this full moon will last for 2 weeks. The full moon is in the Earth element sign and can bring issues such as government, money and stability to our agenda. During the full moon, the rising sign is in conjunction with Gemini and the star Aldeberan. Honesty is related to loss of reputation, and if we do not pay attention to these during the period, it indicates great losses. Now let's move on to its effects on zodiac signs; Aries and Aries ascendant The full moon may give you the energy to decide on some...

{:en} The naive, sensitive, and privileged souls of ArtTModern Miami! Greetings. How are you? I am on a long vacation. I am in the Aegean. In the Aegean, the turquoise blue waters and the warming sun make you wish summer never ends. Today, while watching the sea and people on the beach, the summer of September took shape in my mind spontaneously. When I returned home, I started writing without a break. Namely; The people we think we are walking the same path together, actually accompany us only as far as they are going.” The problem that I and everyone around me have been emphasizing lately. Is it because of...

{:en} If you are looking for unlimited fun and adventure and dream of living on an island, Sentosa Island is the right place for you! I am very lucky because, during my trip to the Far East, I had the chance to visit Sentosa Island, a resort with many different attractions. The best time to visit the island is between October and December, as the weather is mild and beautiful during these months and ideal for sightseeing. Due to its location, Sentosa Island is subject to unexpected rains throughout the year, so it is a good idea to bring an umbrella or raincoat during your visit. Please note. This...

{:en} A Special Interview with the Artist Behind the Empowering and Uplifting Gourd Women Sculptures Selen UĞUR BORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS “German discipline. Turkish warmth. One singular vision.” Born in 1976 in Hannover, Germany, the artist behind Zucabella brings a striking cultural duality into her work. At just 18, she moved to Turkey for her education and graduated in German Language and Literature. “Growing up between two cultures taught me to see from two perspectives. The dance of contrasts became the soul of my art.” One of her deepest influences? Her mentally disabled older sister. “She taught me that what society calls a ‘flaw’ may actually be a hidden, rare gift.” Now a mother and...

{:en} Staring at the extraordinary waterfall in a huge botanical garden, I was walking in a tropical forest. It was filled with the chirping of birds and the aromatic scent of exotic plants. With the suitcase in my hand, I thought as I looked around in admiration; Was I dreaming? What was in my suitcase while walking in this exotic and mysterious forest accompanied by colorful birds? The answer; What surprised and magically engulfed me was the extraordinary ambiance of the design wonder Changi Airport, which made me feel like Alice in Wonderland. If there was a ranking of the best airports in the world, I would...

{:en} Before starting my piece today, I want to send my heartfelt condolences to everyone who lost a loved one and their homes, I want to say may God give you patience. For those who lost their lives, may you rest in peace. I share my sympathies for everyone going through the pain and anger that we are feeling right now. But more so I apologise, I apologise on behalf of every single person who has been watching it from the distance, cause we can’t do more…. We are here, we won’t forget, we will do better… The question is “Did this have to be this bad? Did we...

{:en} "A strong mindset, the first step in the outlook on life of those who lead a happy life, are taken in the 'family'. Therefore, the foundation of our negative mood and perspective is also laid in the family. In other words, our identity and identities first emerge in our childhood and the family environment we have. The family is the smallest building block of societies and also reflects the character of societies. In this article, I will mostly talk about the 'family,' which is often the beginning of everything; I will examine its beauties, difficulties, and inevitable problems. What is the secret of happy families, how...