İKSV's Gala Night in London Raises Funds for Young Artists Fund
At a special gala organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts in London to support the production of young artists, approximately 310,000 British Pounds were added to the fund.
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) organized a gala night at the Natural History Museum in London to support the artistic production and international mobility of young artists. Attended by figures from the business and art worlds, the event transferred approximately 310,000 British Pounds in resources to the fund.
Gala at the Natural History Museum in London
A gala night was held at the London Natural History Museum in aid of the Young Artists Fund, which is utilized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts to support the artistic production and international mobility of young artists. Sponsored by Istanbul Portföy and held on October 10, the event was attended by many prominent figures from the business and art worlds.
Attendees and Presentation of the Night
The Istanbul Calling Gala Night, attended by İKSV Board of Trustees Chairman Ömer Koç and İKSV Board of Directors Chairman Bülent Eczacıbaşı, was hosted by actor Halit Ergenç. The evening concluded with a concert given by Aşkın Nur Yengi accompanied by her orchestra.
Statements by Bülent Eczacıbaşı
İKSV Board of Directors Chairman Bülent Eczacıbaşı stated that nearly 150 young artists working in the disciplines of classical and contemporary music, jazz, performing arts, contemporary art, cinema, and literature have benefited from the fund to date. Eczacıbaşı noted that they have provided 560,000 Euros in resources to the artists.
Christie's-Supported Auction
A support auction was held for the benefit of the fund with the backing of Christie's, one of the world's leading auction houses. Conducted by Christie's International Director Beatriz Ordovas, the auction featured works donated by esteemed artists.
Future Period Goals
Resource development efforts for İKSV's Young Artists Fund will continue. In the upcoming period, the foundation aims to reach more young artists and increase the diversity of projects supported by the fund.