Arts & Culture in Istanbul

Between museum and gallery, Istanbul's art scene covers a lot of ground. SANATORIUM, in Karaköy, favours critical thinking and experimentation across two intimate spaces, with a programme that changes monthly. In Beyoğlu, Anna Laudel shows emerging and established Turkish and international artists, while Arter spreads a large collection over several floors and media.

Pera museum – photo 1

Historic Art Museum & Cultural Hub

Pera museum

Pera
ART ON – photo 1

Interdisciplinary Art Gallery

ART ON

Karaköy
Dirimart – photo 1

Contemporary Art Gallery & Publisher

Dirimart

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SANATORIUM – photo 1

Experimental Art Gallery & Space

SANATORIUM

Karaköy
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Contemporary Turkish Art Galleries

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Tophane
Öktem Aykut – photo 1

Contemporary Art Gallery & Bookstore

Öktem Aykut

Şişhane
Carré d'artistes  – photo 1

Global Art Gallery & Online Platform

Carré d'artistes

Beyoğlu
Anna Laudel – photo 1

Contemporary Art Gallery

Anna Laudel

Beyoglu
Zilberman – photo 1

Contemporary Art Gallery & Residency

Zilberman

Beyoğlu
Basilica Cistern – photo 1

Byzantine Cistern & Art Installation

Basilica Cistern

Sultanahmet
Elgiz Museum – photo 1

Museum

Elgiz Museum

Maslak
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Contemporary Art Museum & Bistro

Arter

Beyoğlu