INFERNO

The 15th Istanbul Biennial – a good neighbour – 16 September to 12 November 2017.

The 15th Istanbul Biennial, entitled a good neighbour and curated by artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset, opens to the public on 16 September 2017. Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) since 1987, the 15th Istanbul Biennial brings together artworks by 56 artists from 32 countries, all addressing different notions of home, belonging and neighbourhood. Sponsored by Koç Holding, the 15th Istanbul Biennial can be visited free of charge until 12 November 2017.

The 15th Istanbul Biennial takes place in six nearby venues within walking distance: Galata Greek Primary School, Istanbul Modern, Pera Museum, ARK Kültür, Yoğunluk Atelier, and Küçük Mustafa Paşa Hammam.

In addition to the two-month-long exhibition, the 15th Istanbul Biennial also features a Public Programme coordinated by artist and academic Zeyno Pekĵnlĵ that encompasses various events and discussions around the concepts of family and neighbourhood.
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Further information: http://15b.iksv.org/home

Installation view of Alejandro Almanza Pereda’s work for the 15th Istanbul Biennial at the Pera Museum. Photo by Poraz Tutuncu. Courtesy of IKSV.