Istanbul
Turkey
Istanbul is a dynamic contemporary art hub, with Istanbul Modern, the Pera Museum, and the Istanbul Biennial placing the city firmly on the global contemporary art map.
25 galleries
Anna Laudel
commercial gallery
Represents artists on an international scale and supports them through diverse exhibition programs.
annalaudel.comArter
museum
A not-for-profit contemporary art space and museum showcasing large-scale thematic exhibitions.
arter.org.trArtSumer
commercial gallery
A gallery representing emerging and mid-career artists, focusing on various disciplines including painting, photography, and digital art.
artsumer.comartSümer
commercial gallery
Focuses on showcasing contemporary art by local and international emerging and mid-career artists.
artsumer.comBorusan Contemporary
museum
A unique museum focusing on contemporary media arts, located in the historic 'Perili Köşk'.
borusancontemporary.comC.A.M. Gallery
commercial gallery
A well-established gallery representing a mix of Turkish and international contemporary artists.
camgaleri.comDEPO
non profit
A non-profit space for cultural exchange focusing on collaborations across the Caucasus and Middle East.
depoistanbul.netDirimart
commercial gallery
A leading gallery in the Dolapdere art district, representing established Turkish and international artists in a large-scale industrial space.
dirimart.comElgiz Museum
museum
Turkey's first private contemporary art museum, founded in 2001 by collectors Can and Sevda Elgiz.
elgizmuseum.orgGaleri Nev Istanbul
commercial gallery
One of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious commercial galleries, representing significant modern and contemporary Turkish artists.
galerinevistanbul.comGaleri x-ist
commercial gallery
Specializes in contemporary art with a focus on young and innovative artists from the region.
artxist.comGalerist
commercial gallery
One of Turkey's most influential art spaces, showcasing leading contemporary Turkish and international artists.
galerist.com.trIstanbul Museum of Modern Art
museum
Turkey's premier private museum for modern and contemporary art, featuring a vast collection and cinema.
istanbulmodern.orgMeşher
art center
An exhibition space hosting a wide range of programs from historical to contemporary art.
mesher.orgMixer
art center
An independent art space that focuses on emerging Turkish artists and affordable contemporary art.
mixerarts.comÖktem Aykut
commercial gallery
An Istanbul-based contemporary art gallery founded in 2014, representing emerging and established artists.
oktemaykut.comPera Museum
museum
Renowned for its Orientalist painting collection and high-profile international temporary exhibitions.
peramuseum.orgPG Art Gallery
commercial gallery
Organizes contemporary exhibitions featuring both well-known and upcoming Turkish artists.
pgartgallery.comPi Artworks
commercial gallery
A leading contemporary art gallery representing established artists from Turkey and abroad.
piartworks.comPilot Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializes in showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art and promoting cross-disciplinary projects.
pilotgaleri.comSakıp Sabancı Museum
museum
A private museum on the Bosphorus presenting exhibitions of ancient and modern art in a historic villa.
sakipsabancimuzesi.orgSalt Galata
non profit
A non-profit research institution and exhibition space located in the former Ottoman Bank headquarters.
saltonline.orgSanatorium
commercial gallery
Represents art practices rooted in critical thinking, experimentation, and conceptual depth.
sanatorium.com.tr