A selection of Othmar Pferschy photographs from Istanbul Modern’s collection was shown at the Salzburg Municipal Gallery between 8 July and 30 August 2009. Curated by Engin Özendes, "Modern Turkey" was organized under the auspices of the Salzburg Summer Festival and opened by Salzburg’s mayor, Dr. Heinz Schaden, and the Turkish chief consul in Salzburg, Nesrin Beyazıt.