Art Galleries in Istanbul
Gokce Nacar
Art Galleries in Istanbul
Istanbul, where historical and modern values combine, is a very rich city in terms of art and artistic activities. There are so many art galleries that you should visit if you are curious about art and graphic design. Here are the top 5 art galleries in Istanbul that you should see before leaving Istanbul.
SALT Galata
SALT Galata is one of the most fascinating modern art galleries in Istanbul. It has a cafe and library for visitors. Located in Beyoğlu, the gallery includes history research projects and forms an archive with them. There is an online archive that you can find in different languages. The archive is very rich in terms of photography and painting. If you come to Istanbul, you should visit the SALT Galata for amazing views!
Pera Museum
Pera Museum, which has an amazing view of the Bosphorus, exhibits different art dispositions in many languages. There are historical halls that are full of important artworks. Museum’s main collection is thought to consist of Orientalist paintings and Ottoman tiles. However, the gallery has the works of the new generation of modern artists. This is why the Museum has a wide-range cultural structure.
Pera Museum is a very popular Museum in Istanbul. If you are near Beyoğlu, do not forget to visit the Pera Museum. Plus, there is a cafe where you can eat and drink!
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
This is the first modern art museum in Turkey. Commonly known as Istanbul Modern, will introduce you to impressive and fascinating artworks. Located in Beyoğlu, Istanbul Modern has valuable institutional and individual historical archives. You can find them in different languages. Appendix to these, there are countless works such as painting, illustration, theatre, and cinema.
In the museum, there are photography exhibitions besides the artworks. In some photographs that have mountains, people, buildings, or neighborhoods, there are fascinating artworks that you should see. Plus, there are special halls that have different and impressive ambiance. You may get lost inside them while touring the museum. You will love this experience!
IMOGA Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts
IMOGA Museum of Graphic Arts focuses especially on the works of graphic arts. The most different part of the museum is that it enables tourists to create their artworks and workshops. Plus, they can display their works if they want. Located in Üsküdar, the museum offers amazing graphic art exhibitions that you should see!
Borusan Contemporary
Borusan Contemporary, which is a modern art gallery, is a private organization that collects rich collections of art. Located in Sarıyer, the museum offers a great view that overlooks the Marmara Sea.
There are both temporary and contemporary sides to the museum. You can switch to the halls where temporary exhibitions are held after visiting the contemporary part. Plus, there are several periodical activities in the museum, you can check the original website for the upcoming activities!
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