Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts announces Biennial venue and fundraise

The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) has announced Artİstanbul Feshane as the primary venue for the 19th Istanbul Biennial, scheduled to run from September 18 to November 14, 2027. Curated by Liu Ding and Carol Yinghua Lu, the event will be free to the public. The curators have issued an open call titled ‘Amidst Wind and Rain: An Open Call for Wartime Art,’ inviting artists to explore themes of peace and alternative ways of living in the context of modern conflict and its socio-economic impacts.

In support of its ongoing initiatives, IKSV held a fundraising gala at the Natural History Museum in London to benefit its Young Artist Fund. Sponsored by Istanbul Portföy, the event raised approximately 310,000 British Pounds. Since its establishment in 2022, the fund has provided 560,000 Euros to nearly 150 young artists across various disciplines, including music, cinema, and contemporary art, to facilitate new productions and international mobility.