press releases
Mar 20, 2013
Contemporary Istanbul, Akbank Private Banking and Zorlu Center – Dubai Reception
Contemporary Istanbul, the international art fair in Turkey, announces its 8th edition taking place at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC) and the Istanbul Congress Center. As the fair prepares to welcome approximately 110 galleries to the next edition (November 7-10, 2013) which coincides with the 13th Istanbul Biennial, Contemporary Istanbul is gathering collectors, art professionals, artists, art enthusiasts and media from the region with a special event in Dubai.
Mar 10, 2013
ARCOmadrid: Focus Turkey / 13 - 17 February 2013
Contemporary Istanbul, the premium art fair in Turkey, announces its 8th edition between 7–10 November 2013. While preparing to welcome once again around 110 galleries, Contemporary Istanbul is gathering collectors, art professionals, artists, art enthusiast and press members via a special event in one of the prominent European metropolis - Madrid.
Nov 26, 2012
7th edition of Contemporary Istanbul
Contemporary Istanbul, the city's most established contemporary art fair closed on Sunday, November 25th 2012. This year's 7th edition attracted over 68.000 visitors travelling from across the world, from the Middle East, the United States, UK, Europe and Asia, including major collectors, artists, international gallery and fair directors and journalists.
October, 2012
Contemporary Istanbul announces its 7th edition, 22 – 25 November 2012
Contemporary Istanbul, the premium and largest art fair in Turkey, announces its 7th edition. Held at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICEC) and the Istanbul Congress Center, the fair offers a comprehensive range of contemporary art including painting, sculpture, video works, installation and limited editions from local and foreign galleries.
September 1, 2012
International Art Enthusiasts United With Recent Era Contemporary Art Works From Turkey In South Korea
Continuously fostering contemporary art from Turkey on the international arena, Contemporary Istanbul is undertaking an important international exhibition. Taking place between September 6-26, 2012 in the capital of South Korea, Seoul, the exhibition “Encounters: Turkish Contemporary Art in Korea” includes the works of both up-and-coming and world renowned Turkish artists for the first time. Held in one of the Far East’s strongest cultural and financial hubs, the exhibition in Seoul is expected to raise the value of contemporary Turkish art on a global scale.
June 14, 2012
A Week Long Celebration of Contemporary Culture: Art Istanbul
Basel - June 14th, Contemporary Istanbul announces the first edition of Art Istanbul taking place between 19-25 November 2012.
November 28, 2011
62,000 Art Lovers Visited 6th Contemporary Istanbul
Contemporary İstanbul, the premier art fair of the region supported by its main sponsor Akbank Private Banking and its associate sponsor Zorlu Centre, opened its doors to art lovers on November, 24th and was open until the 27th. This edition brings together 90 contemporary art galleries from 20 countries, half of them international, featuring art initiatives, projects and publications along with art institutions in addition to the exhibitions.