The 18th Istanbul Biennial will showcase the work of nearly 50 artists from over 30 countries across eight venues. Curated by Christine Tohmé and shaped around the concept of the "three-legged cat," the Biennial spans three years.
In this section, humans and artificial intelligence jointly design an AI they call “ZERO.” ZERO is conceived as a guide that can maintain its integrity even under pressure, monitor and report on its own consistency, and prioritize truth. In the third section,
The works of Nasip and Nuri İyem are reunited in Bursa after 21 years. The exhibition titled You Are Before My Eyes bears the traces of a shared life and art woven with love.
As autumn arrives, Istanbul’s music and performance venues are coming back to life with a vibrant lineup ranging from jazz to electronic, indie to world music.
Semra Russell’s pop-up exhibition Once Bitten Twice Shy at Muse Contemporary Gallery in Istanbul features works from her Swimming in Stars series.
Cities that fell silent after the pandemic, the re-blooming of nature, and the resurgence of hope in our lives have profoundly influenced artists’ work. The exhibition “Merging Waters, Sprouting Hopes,” which explores these themes, will be on display at Hope Alkazar on
The art season opens with an intense program stretching from the 18th Istanbul Biennial to major museum exhibitions, from fresh works by the younger generation to ambitious retrospectives — offering audiences a rich calendar shaped by themes of memory, nature, identity, social
CI is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary at Tersane Istanbul between September 24-28.
The opening of the Gaza Biennial Istanbul Pavilion at Depo Istanbul gained further significance with a live connection to Gaza, joined by around 50 international and Palestinian artists participating in the event
Gaza Biennial – Istanbul Pavilion: A Cloud in My Hand opened at Depo on September 19.
Curated by Christine Tohmé, the 18th Istanbul Biennial reopens the debate on the biennial format by focusing on production processes and a permanent academic initiative.
September is not just the start of the calendar for Istanbul; it is the beating heart of culture and art, which is picking up speed once again. In this issue, we explore the three main axes that set the city’s rhythm: the