At our 535th Art Gathering, we are visiting the Rixos Tersane Istanbul and Aliée Collections.

The historical past of Tersane Istanbul dates back to 1453, the year of the conquest of Istanbul. Established as Tersane-i Amire (Imperial Shipyard) by order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, this area served as the center of the Ottoman Empire's naval power. Transforming into an industrial heritage site from the 20th century onwards, the historical shipyard has now gained a function as a cultural and life center after a comprehensive renovation process. The Rixos Tersane Istanbul and Aliée Art Collection possess an international and contemporary character. The collection focuses on site-specific, large-scale installations and sculptures by world-renowned artists. These works explore universal themes such as migration, identity, consumer culture, and memory.

Created with an approach parallel to the historical fabric of the Golden Horn and the craft culture it has preserved for centuries, the collections, along with Rixos Tersane Istanbul and Aliée, which embody the spirit of Istanbul, offer a unique selection that brings together art and craft, heritage and the present. Both collections bring together works by many local and international artists. We will tour the collections with curator Fahriye Çobanoğlu. https://alieeistanbul.com/en/the-art-collection

Wednesday, December 10

12:00-13:00

Address: Camiikebir, Taşkızak Tersanesi Caddesi No: 5, Beyoğlu

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