By Cinzia Rizzi
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In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we uncover how İstanbul’s contemporary art scene fuses heritage with innovation, from major museums to artists like Deniz Sağdıç reshaping creativity and impact.
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İstanbul is a city where tradition meets innovation. Its contemporary art scene is thriving, blending creativity with sustainability.
At İstanbul Modern, designed by Renzo Piano, director Çelenk Bafra champions regional talent through immersive exhibitions like Ömer Uluç’s “Beyond the Horizon”.
Artist Deniz Sağdıç turns waste into striking portraits, using denim, plastic and discarded materials to explore identity and environmental responsibility.
Finally, at Arter, director Emre Baykal highlights Türkiye’s evolving creative landscape through bold installations that reflect a growing public engagement with contemporary art across generations.
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