Turkey opened its first contemporary art museum - the
Istanbul Modern - fewer than 10 years ago, but in that short time it has gained a noticeable toehold in the world of modern art. The Istanbul Biennial (which celebrated it's 12th season last September), showcases Turkish and international artists alike and has grown to enjoy the prestige afforded those of
Venice,
Sydney and
São Paulo. Coinciding with last fall's biennial was the opening of the...
more Turkey opened its first contemporary art museum - the
Istanbul Modern - fewer than 10 years ago, but in that short time it has gained a noticeable toehold in the world of modern art. The Istanbul Biennial (which celebrated it's 12th season last September), showcases Turkish and international artists alike and has grown to enjoy the prestige afforded those of
Venice,
Sydney and
São Paulo. Coinciding with last fall's biennial was the opening of the Borusan Contemporary, an office building on weekdays and museum space on the weekends. Traveling to the country's interior, a fascinating landscape of fairy chimneys and caves, Australian contemporary sculptor Andrew Rogers has installed one of the largest works of land art in the world.
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