Funds Raised for Young Artists at the Istanbul Calling Gala in London
At the Istanbul Calling Gala held at the Natural History Museum in London, £310,000 in donations was raised to support young artists.
Organized at London's Natural History Museum to benefit İKSV's Young Artists Fund, the Istanbul Calling Gala brought together figures from the business and art worlds of Turkey and the UK, providing significant financial resources for young talents.
A Meaningful Gathering Beneath Hope
A special night was held at the Natural History Museum's Hintze Hall in London, bringing together numerous art enthusiasts from Turkey and the UK beneath Hope, the massive blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling.
Organized to benefit İKSV's Young Artists Fund, the Istanbul Calling Gala brought art lovers together with the participation of prominent figures from the business and art worlds.
Well-Attended Invitation
Hosted by İKSV Chairman of the Board Bülent Eczacıbaşı, the event was attended by business figures such as Ömer Koç, Ahmet Eren, Özgür Günaydın, Hakan Tiftik, Nezih Barut, Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ, Mehmet Ali Yalçındağ, Atıl Aykar, and Gamze Numanoğlu.
Donation Race for Art
Hosted by Halit Ergenç and conducted by Christie's International Director Beatriz Ordovas, the night featured donation drives for individuals at the beginning of their careers in cinema, theater, dance, music, and contemporary art.
The auction, which included chair sales and works by artists such as Erol Akyavaş, Burçak Bingöl, Tayfun Erdoğmuş, Mehmet Güleryüz, İhsan Cemal Karaburçak, and Azade Köker, drew great interest during the evening.
Total Resources Reached
Including chair fees and auction sales, all donations made for the Young Artists Fund reached a total of £310,000.
Bülent Eczacıbaşı stated that over the past four years, this fund has supported 150 young artists, transferring a total of €560,000 in resources.