The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of long-term Biennial Sponsor Koç Holding (2007–2036), welcomed more than 100,000 visitors in just 15 days
Nilbar Güreş will represent Türkiye at the 2026 Venice Biennale Pavilion, contributing a poetic and critical voice to the theme “In Minor Keys.”
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.
The Istanbul Biennial will open on September 20, marking its 18th edition, curated by Christine Tohmé and titled "The Three-Legged Cat."
Starting in 2026, the Cité Internationale des Arts in central Paris will host not only visual artists and musicians but also writers on three-month fellowships as part of the Turkey Workshop run by İKSV.
Applications are now open for the Germany–Turkey Co-Production Development Fund, organized by İKSV’s Meetings on the Bridge in collaboration with Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein Film Fund.
The 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will bring together dozens of musicians with audiences at various venues across Istanbul between July 1 and 17. Venues hosting the festival this year include the French
At the April 22 meeting of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) Board of Trustees, the chairman and vice-chairman of the İKSV Board of Trustees were elected. At the meeting, it was unanimously decided that Ömer M. Koç, Chairman of
The Istanbul Jazz Festival will once again showcase the diversity of Istanbul through music from July 3 to 18. The festival will host more than 200 local and international artists in some 40 concerts over 16 days, including Gregory Porter, Chris Isaak,
The Istanbul Jazz Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by Garanti BBVA, is set to welcome audiences once again with the diverse musical landscape of Istanbul from July 3 to July 18, 2024. This year’s
For over half a century, the Istanbul Music Festival has stood as a beacon of classical music in Türkiye, captivating audiences with its diverse repertoire and esteemed artists. This year, the festival promises yet another extraordinary experience, showcasing a rich tapestry of
Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) launched the İKSV Earthquake Region Instrument Support Fund to provide instruments to music students and instructors after the earthquake on 6 February 2023. With the funds allocated from the Foundation’s budget and contributions of many