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Contemporary Istanbul’s 21st edition brings together 70 galleries from 16 countries
The 21st edition brings together 70 galleries from 16 countries, 736 artists and 1,372 works with art lovers.
The 21st edition of Contemporary Istanbul brings 70 galleries from 16 countries, 736 artists and 1,372 works together with art lovers in Istanbul. Bringing together artists, collectors and art professionals from Türkiye and other countries, the fair is being held at Tersane Istanbul.
38 international and 32 Turkish galleries
Rabia Bakıcı Güreli, deputy chair of the Contemporary Istanbul Board, announced that 22 galleries were taking part in the fair for the first time and that 21 of them had come from abroad. Güreli said the fair featured a total of 38 international and 32 Turkish galleries.
The fair also includes the Newcomers section, which is reserved for galleries that have been operating for less than five years. Alongside solo presentations focusing on a single artist, various projects and site-specific works prepared by the Contemporary Istanbul Foundation are being presented to visitors.
Focus Asia turns the spotlight on Asian art
Focus Asia is among the leading international programs at the fair. Five galleries from different parts of Asia are being hosted in Istanbul במסגרת the program, with works by Asian artists also featured in their presentations.
At Focus Asia, which includes Pearl Lam Projects, Whitestone Gallery, Takato Kano Gallery, Method Gallery and Silk Art House Gallery, works by Tatsuo Miyajima, Jin Meyerson, Cody Choi, Kim Hyunsik, Isaac Chong Wai, Mizuki Nishiyama, Park Jieun, Jae Yong Kim and Evian Wenyi Zhang are being presented to visitors in different formats.
The program addresses contemporary art developing in Asia, new collectors and new museums. CIF Dialogues examines Asia’s changing cultural position, collecting and arts patronage among new generations, the transformation of cultural institutions, and the relationship between architecture, technology and art.
Art moves beyond the fairgrounds
Contemporary Istanbul’s program is not limited to gallery booths. Special projects spread across different parts of Tersane Istanbul, along with a sculpture trail, bring artworks to audiences in the public space.
The Contemporary Istanbul x Tersane Istanbul Sculpture Trail features 12 sculptures by artists from different generations and regions. Spanish artist Jaume Plensa’s monumental work “Juana,” standing approximately 7 meters tall, is also located on the shores of the Golden Horn.
The trail also features works by Arne Quinze, Bahadır Baruter, Bernar Venet, Ecem Yerman, Johnny Depp, Mert Ege Köse, Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifa, Thomas Schönauer and Arik Levy.
Johnny Depp’s sculpture is being shown at a fair for the first time
Among the works highlighted at the fair is “The Bunnyman,” a sculpture by actor and artist Johnny Depp. Made of white bronze, the work was previously exhibited in Shanghai and is being shown to the public at a fair for the first time.
A selection of works by nine female artists from the Dubai-based Mia Sanat collection is also being presented to art lovers as part of the fair. Contemporary Istanbul will remain open through September 27.
Free transportation options
Free boat services to Tersane Istanbul are operating from Kadıköy, Beşiktaş and Kabataş for those wishing to visit the fair. Free shuttle services to the fairgrounds are also provided from the Şişhane Metro and Halıcıoğlu Metrobüs stations.
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