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About Us
Türkiye’s first museum of modern and contemporary art, Istanbul Modern mediates the sharing of Türkiye’s artistic heritage on a global scale and brings together creative productions from various geographies in Istanbul. To create a space for the diversity of artistic expressions, the museum collects, preserves, exhibits, documents, and studies modern and contemporary artworks. It supports art production, access to art, and collaborations through exhibitions, programs, and events. With a vision to build a sustainable art ecosystem and inclusivity, the museum fosters dialogue with art for audiences of all ages and walks of life, inviting people to wonder and think together. Istanbul Modern’s exhibitions and educational programs strengthen the dialogue between artists and audiences by making use of technological tools and enables a multifaceted museum experience.
Through its permanent exhibitions, the museum collection unveils the continuity and interaction between modern and contemporary art in Türkiye. The exhibitions bring together artists from around the world and Türkiye through thematic and chronological approaches to art history. The Temporary Exhibition Gallery hosts retrospectives and thematic group exhibitions featuring modern and contemporary artists. The Pop-Up Gallery provides space for projects across various disciplines or commissions to up-and-coming artists. The Photography Gallery showcases the historical evolution of photography and the reflections of art movements within the medium. Istanbul Modern broadens its scope through educational and social projects, film programs, and interdisciplinary activities within the museum library, cinema, and shop.
