KOZMIK ISTANBUL
TO HEAR, SEE AND FEEL A CITY.
A short glimpse into the atmosphere, rhythm, and visual language of Kozmik Istanbul.
Kozmik Istanbul is an immersive audiovisual performance that reimagines the spirit of Istanbul through sound, light, and real-time digital art.
Blending electronic music, field recordings, historical textures, and generative visuals, the performance transforms the city’s chaotic beauty into a 45-minute journey across five chapters.
It is a piece designed not only to be watched, but to be felt.
A living portrait of Istanbul’s energy, memory, and rhythm.
Premiere: Istanbul Digital Art Festival 2025
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: 5-Part A/V Journey
What is Kozmik Istanbul?
Istanbul is a city of contradictions, chaos and calm, ancient and modern, east and west.
Kozmik Istanbul transforms these contrasts into a multisensory performance where every sound, texture, and image is drawn from the city’s soul.
From the quiet breath of the morning to the pulse of nightlife, from hammam acoustics to retro video nostalgia, the performance reconstructs Istanbul through contemporary digital art.
It is not just a show, it is a cosmic memory of a city.
PERFORMANCE STRUCTURE
Part I - The City Awakens
Istanbul’s early morning energy comes alive through a 120 BPM rhythmic pulse.
Part II — Journey Through Time
A transition through historical layers — rebuilding cultural memory.
Part III — Echoes from the Hammam
A mystic atmosphere shaped by ambient textures and oriental elements.
Part IV — Voices of the Night
A rising tempo reflecting the city’s nightlife, energy, and celebration.
Part V — Cosmic Finale
A nostalgic homage to modern Istanbul with a retro video aesthetic.
Sound Design by Tufi
The entire sonic landscape was crafted using:
Field recordings from Istanbul
Eastern melodic fragments
Analog synthesizers
Ambient layers
Custom sound design & mixing
Each chapter’s emotional rhythm is shaped by these elements, creating a narrative that moves with the city itself.
Visuals by Atakan Kiziltan
Generated in real time using:
Generative coding
Photogrammetry
Particle simulations
Mathematical noise
Live data streams
The visuals react instantly to the music, forming a digital reinterpretation of Istanbul’s multilayered identity.
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We are planning new performances across Europe and Turkey.
Kozmik Istanbul is open for collaborations with festivals, art institutions, and cultural events.
The structure and duration can be adapted for different venues.
“Kozmik Istanbul is not just a performance; it is an artistic manifesto of connection with a city.”