Istanbul Biennial
| Istanbul Biennial İstanbul Bienali | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Contemporary art |
| Begins | Mid September |
| Ends | Mid November |
| Frequency | Every two years (odd years until 2019, even years starting 2022) |
| Location(s) | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Inaugurated | 1987 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Patron(s) | İstanbul Kültür Sanat Vakfı (IKSV) |
| Website | www |
The Istanbul Biennial is a contemporary art exhibition that has been held biennially in Istanbul, Turkey, since 1987. The Biennial has been organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) since its inception. Istanbul Biennial plays a crucial role in the cultural life by bringing together local and international artists to initiate a productive conversation for a wide range of audiences, such as art professionals, students, as well as pensioners.