From Beyoğlu to Galataport: An art break in Istanbul this weekend

Istanbul offers art lovers a packed exhibition calendar for the weekend of April 26–27. From contemporary art to traditional crafts, and from individual narratives to social themes, a wide range of exhibitions awaits art enthusiasts in both city centers and quieter routes. So, where are the exhibitions and what are the dates? Here are the details...

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From Beyoğlu to Galataport: An art break in Istanbul this weekend

BELKIS BALPINAR – “WOVEN WITH TIME”

Venue: Anna Laudel Istanbul, Beyoğlu

Date: March 6 – April 27, 2025

Description: This retrospective exhibition, which showcases the 40-year artistic journey of Belkıs Balpınar, one of the pioneers of contemporary textile art, reinterprets the traditional kilim weaving technique through contemporary art.

YAZ KOCACIKLIOĞLU – “PALACE ROOMS”

Venue: G-art Gallery, Beyoğlu

Date: March 20 – April 27, 2025

Description: The artist explores the transformation of spaces belonging to women, with a perspective extending from Ottoman harems to the upper-middle-class social circles of modern-day Istanbul.

“HER STORY” GROUP EXHIBITION

Venue: C.A.M. Gallery, Çukurcuma

Date: March 15 – April 30, 2025

Description: Bringing together the works of Ayşe Bezenmiş, Berk Güntürk, Burcu Perçin, Kezban Arca Batıbeki, Mine Birgen, and Seldem Kargı, the exhibition aims to make women's struggle for existence against social pressures visible through an artistic manifesto.

“VOLCANO LOVER” GROUP EXHIBITION

Venue: Pera Museum

Date: The exhibition continues until April 26, 2025.

Description: Curated by Anlam de Coster, the exhibition brings together works by nearly forty artists, inspired by the fascination and fear felt toward volcanoes from ancient times to the present day.