Featured People: Jon Davis and Kemal Vural Tarlan

As the Syria in Transit exhibition opens its doors in London, we feature British producer Jon Davis and Turkish photographer Kemal Vural Tarlan. The exhibition by the two TANDEM participants reveals through photography, sound and video, the…

Art in Antep: An activist’s collaborative spurs creative connections on the border with Syria

Syrian refugee, Gaziantep; photo credit Kemal Vural Tarlan, Kırkayak Sanat Merkezi Along the porous border between Syria and Turkey lies the notorious city of Gaziantep — a city making waves in the media as a regional capitol for…

A Year after “The Cologne Attacks”: How Small Community Initiatives in Europe Are Countering Right-wing Populism

The one-year anniversary of the “Cologne attacks” on some 1,200 women on New Year’s Eve is a difficult one for many Germans. Prior to the attacks, since the summer of 2015, Germany demonstrated remarkable leadership – unlike many other…

Film Festival to hold special screenings for Syrian migrants in Turkey’s southeast

The 15th !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival will hold special screenings in Turkey’s southeastern provinces for Syrian refugees, starting from Feb. 26. Five selected films will be screened with Arabic subtitles in 11 different locations…