Contemporary Istanbul, which took place on 23-27 October, was at Tersane Istanbul with its 19th edition.
The 19th edition of Contemporary Istanbul, Turkey's international contemporary art fair, was held at Tersane Istanbulon 23 October for preview and 24-27 October with Akbank as the main partner. Bringing together 809 works from 53 contemporary art galleries from 14 countries with collectors and art lovers, Contemporary Istanbul was followed by 2069 foreign visitors, 690 of whom were invited guests from 43 countries. A total of 30,628 visitors were hosted at the fair. A total of 184 press members, 34 of whom were from 17 countries, attended the fair. 14,454 art lovers, including 2690 students, bought tickets and visited CI 19.
Spread over 39 historical buildings restored at Tersane Istanbul, as well as new buildings designed by Murat Tabanlıoğlu and terraces on the shores of the Golden Horn, the 19th Contemporary Istanbul once again turned the city into a meeting point for contemporary art. With the boat services offered free of charge by Contemporary Istanbul to its visitors, 5400 art lovers had the opportunity to reach the fair free of charge from two separate lines, namely Kadıköy-Tersane Istanbul and Kabataş/Karaköy-Tersane Istanbul.