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Ensemble as Foundation: Emine Sevgi Özdamar’s Theatrical Practice and Poetics

International Conference • Istanbul, 4–5 June 2026 Emine Sevgi Özdamar’s narrative oeuvre has secured an undisputed place in German language and international literary landscapes. Yet key aspects of her artistic work have so far remained largely unexplored in scholarship: her plays, her many years of theatre work as an actor, assistant director, and director, and […]

“When day turns into evening”: The literature of Selim İleri

Orient-Institut Istanbul Şahkulu Mah., Galip Dede Cad. No. 65, Beyoğlu

Conference 29–30 April 2026 Orient-Institut Istanbul Language: Turkish This symposium, held on the occasion of Selim İleri’s birthday, aims both to commemorate the writer, whom we lost last year, and to discuss his extensive body of work spanning short stories, novels, criticism, essays, and screenplays. Reflecting on Selim İleri and his literature allows us to […]

Resounding New Possibilities for Performing Ottoman Music: The CMO Editions – Conference

Orient-Institut Istanbul Şahkulu Mah., Galip Dede Cad. No. 65, Beyoğlu

Poster design: Will Sumits Conference (hybrid) February 25–26, 2025 10:00-17:30 (UTC+03) ORIENT-INSTITUT, AUDITORIUM >>For more details<< Zoom Webinar Link: https://maxweberstiftung.zoom-x.de/j/68141547808?pwd=wwbiBKatUV6Tk2MG4INhDDGaLPe3Or.1 Meeting ID: 681 4154 7808 Password: 492835 Conference Program PDF These events are free and conducted in the announced language. You can attend the event in-person or online. Registration is required for in-person attendance. Photos, videos […]