Contemporary Istanbul Exhibition of Contemporary Art 2018 Automatic translate

Istanbul is one of the most mysterious and majestic cities in the world, which has long become a real bridge between Europe and Asia, between the traditional East and the modern West. The city, which in its history managed to visit the capital of four empires. Istanbul has many faces: ceremonial squares are adjacent to cozy courtyards that are invisible at first glance, intricate narrow streets with bright avenues, ancient mosques with modern skyscrapers.

From September 20 to September 23, 2018, the 13th exhibition of contemporary art will be held in Istanbul. Located in the very center of Europe and Asia, the exhibition will be led by Ali Güreli, who is on the executive committee, and Prof. Dr. Hasan Bülent Kahraman and exhibition director Kamiar Maleki are responsible for the artistic direction. Kamiar Maleki).

According to established tradition, the Biennale of Contemporary Art is held every September and offers amazing opportunities for the growing art market, and also allows everyone to open access to contemporary art.

The exhibition will bring together 80 galleries and more than 300 artists from 20 countries. A special place is occupied by the Plug-In interactive digital art section sponsored by Siemens Home Appliances. On September 18, CIF Dialogies 2018 will be held on the topic: “Sensitivity” under the auspices of the CI Foundation, led by Vanessa Arelle.

During the exhibition Contemporary Istanbul, several more interesting events will take place, such as the Prix Pictet, an exhibition of photographs, and the 4th Istanbul Design Biennial, curated by Jan Boelen.

In 2017, the Gallery Support Program was developed, and in 2018, in partnership with Anchor Group, it will support galleries from 10 countries including Portugal, France and the Netherlands. Krea Group also sponsors the program and supports two galleries from Portugal.