Istanbul
3 hours
English
Cultural and Educational Experience
In front of Karakoy ferry terminal
Overview
Istanbul Contemporary Art Scene experience will reveals the side of the city that’s often overlooked by many but nevertherless is exciting and unique.
Istanbul is the world’s nexus point for historical urbanism and modern society. Influential minds from Europe, the Middle East, and the rest of the world come to the city not only for inspiration but also to exhibit their work.
It’s a hub for international journalists, artists, activists, and intellectuals. It is no surprise that their differences are reflected in the city’s contemporary art landscape. It is everchanging, daring, and distinctive.
The program of Istanbul Contemporary Art Scene is hosted by professional art journalist Matt who publishes his work on Istanbul’s cultural life for publications in New York, Hong Kong, Berlin, Tel Aviv and local Turkish media. This experience is dynamic and changes according to the cycles of temporary shows and gallery openings during your visit. Matt is the best person in town to introduce you to the most exclusive and outstanding exhibitions and collections!
This is a private experience and can be tailored to your preferences, just drop us a line!
What's included
About this experience
Istanbul’s art world is scattered throughout the city, but its heart is located in the historic downtown districts of Beyoglu on the southern tip of the Bosphorus. Beyoglu is known for centuries as the center of cultural happenings and a centuries-old influential junction where international artists meet from all over the world both to exhibit their work, gain inspiration and exchange ideas.
In and around the environs of the Galata Tower and its shorefront quarters of Karakoy and Tophane, the gallery map pivots around a variety of museums, as well as artist-run spaces and initiatives. The institutional infrastructure of the global art world is a complex of ideological innovation with respect to the exhibition, curation, archiving, sale and appreciation of art, which includes all work in the realm of cultural productivity.
Istanbul Contemporary Art experience is hosted by Matt – the art columnist and editor who developed his career as an art journalist back in New York City. Here in Istanbul Matt has established close relationships with galleries, museums, and the artist community, and he is eager to share all of it with you!
Matt is excited to show you the most significant galleries and innovative, upcoming art spaces. You will be surprised by how vibrant Istanbul contemporary art scene is!
This Istanbul Contemporary Art Scene experience is an outstanding from other city tours, it is private and can be easily adjusted to your wishes.
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