Contemporary Istanbul, Turkeys and the regions premier modern and contemporary art fair, will take place on December 20-24, 2006. Approximately 50 galleries from all over the world will show paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and digital art by more than 150 international and Turkish artists at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center, located in the heart of this magnificent city. Contemporary Istanbul is expected to attract more than fifty thousand visitors who have been loyally waiting for this annual event. Hundreds of art critics, local and international members of the media, and curators will also make their way to the modern halls of Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center this December, to review the works by emerging artists and the masters of 20th and 21st century art.
The mystical city of Istanbul sets the perfect backdrop for an international contemporary art fair. Art lovers and collectors from all over the world, and especially from the region will visit Istanbul for the fair. This years dates coincide with the Christmas Holiday, which makes a trip to this fascinating city of all faiths more attractive than ever.
Each evening will also be filled with special musical events, ranging from classical music recitals to jazz concerts.
Contemporary Istanbul, in its brand new format, will continue to be an extremely rewarding experience for the artists, galleries, collectors, and occasional art buyers, alike. Please join us in Istanbul this December.
"Art in Motion" is a joint initiative of the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai and BMW China, and is a product of a vibrant international cultural exchange. Through the works of 30+ most famous Chinese contemporary artists and four BMW Art Carts created by four international masters of art, the exhibition has illustrated the constantly developing relations between Chinese and Western contemporary art.
