More than 70 galleries from 24 countries will gather at Tersane Istanbul this September as Contemporary Istanbul returns for its 21st edition. Opening to the public on 24 September, the fair brings Turkish and international galleries together for four days of contemporary art.
First-time participants include Galeria Francisco Fino, Michel Rein, Galerie Tanit, Pearl Lam Projects, Takato Kano Gallery and Whitestone Gallery, alongside Turkey’s Rast Gallery and Rıdvan Kuday.
Founded in 2006, Contemporary Istanbul continues to strengthen the city’s place on the international art calendar. This year’s edition begins with the invitation-only At First Sight on 22 September and a VIP Preview on 23 September, followed by general admission on 24–27 September 2026.
Our editor Sana Krishna will be reporting from the fair, bringing you highlights and discoveries from this year’s edition.
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