Dates, Main Venue, and War-Focused Open Call for the 19th Istanbul Biennial Announced
The dates, main venue, and open call focusing on the effects of war for the 19th Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, have been announced.
The 19th Istanbul Biennial, to be realized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of Koç Holding, will take place between September 18 and November 14, 2027, with Artİstanbul Feshane as its main venue.
Curated by LIU Ding and Carol Yinghua LU, the biennial's curatorial team, in line with their ongoing research, invited artists from all disciplines to apply to the open call with project proposals focusing on the impacts of war. It was stated that artists affected by different aspects of war can apply to this open call, which aims to open up a space for reflection on war and peace. The conceptual framework of the biennial is planned to be shared with the public in December 2026.
Open call applications began on Monday, October 19, 2026, and will be accepted online via iksv.slideroom.com until Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 23:59. The organization's other venues and detailed conceptual framework will be announced in the future.