Under the Same Blue Exhibition Opens at Istanbul Modern
Istanbul Modern has brought together art enthusiasts for its 10th collection exhibition, "Under the Same Blue," which examines the transformation of modern and contemporary art in Turkey from the 1940s to the present.
Istanbul Modern has opened its 10th collection exhibition, "Under the Same Blue," which explores the evolution of modern and contemporary art in Turkey from the 1940s to the present day. Curated by Çelenk Bafra and Deniz Pehlivaner, the exhibition features 230 works by 119 artists from Turkey and around the world.
Scope and Venue of the Exhibition
Spanning four floors of the museum, notably including the Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı Collection Exhibition Hall, the exhibition also encompasses public spaces such as the foyers, library, and exterior facade.
Works and Artists
Bringing together a total of 230 works by 119 artists from Turkey and abroad, 43 of these works are being presented to the audience for the first time.
Sections of the Exhibition
The exhibition consists of two main sections. The first section presents the development of modern and contemporary art in Turkey in a chronological flow covering the period from the 1940s to the 2000s.
In the second section, post-2000 productions are examined under thematic headings such as war, migration, nature, the body, labor, and the city, with contributions from both local and international artists.