Welcome to The Istanbulist
About me
Hi there, I’m Lucy Scovell, a journalist specialising in all things arts, design and travel. I’m now based between London and Istanbul and feel ready to spotlight the people and places that make my two home cities so special. Enter The Istanbulist…
What is The Istanbulist
A publication about all things art, design and travel in London, Istanbul & beyond. Through newsletters featuring curated edits, Q&As with local tastemakers, studio visits and feature articles, I hope to introduce you to the people, places and things that make the two cities I call home so creatively inspiring.
Why subscribe
Free subscribers will receive my monthly Lucy Loves column, a curated edit of the shows, exhibitions and artsy hotpots for your radar in London, Istanbul & beyond. Paid subscribers will also receive curated edits and feature stories, often with a British or Turkish twist. Think Istanbul hotels to book now, design-led restaurants to note down and emerging artists to invest in. The good news? Given nearly everything is bookable, browsable or buyable online, there’s something for you to enjoy wherever you are!
If you want to access and read all Istanbulist articles, you can upgrade your free subscription for around £5 a month (or £50 a year) — which is less than £1 a week! Your support means the world to me and will allow me to make this newsletter as engaging and varied as possible for you.
Stay up-to-date
Every new edition of The Istanbulist will go directly to your inbox. You can access all previously published articles via my Substack homepage.
Connect with me
I’d love to know what you enjoy and what you’d like to see more of on The Istanbulist. DM me on Instagram or send me an email at lucy.scovell@googlemail.com. You can also leave a comment by clicking on the button below.
