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2015

Zaman: “Contemporary art from Spain to make splash in İstanbul”

Fifteen art galleries from Spain will take part in this year’s fair, set for Sept. 4-6 at the Haliç Congress Center on the Golden Horn coast, the fair’s organizers said in a press release this week.
Dokuz Sütun: “Art from Spain in Istanbul”

This year, ARTINTERNATIONAL will bring together 15 galleries from Spain, in Istanbul. You will have a chance to see the works of artists including Joan Miró, Kendell Geers, Alex Katz, Muntean / Rosenblum and Javier Pérez at the fair.
Cumartesi Sabah: “Nur Çintay: September Agenda”

ARTINTERNATIONAL, Istanbul’s global contemporary and modern art fair, running between 4 and 6 September has announced participating galleries for its third edition. This year, a number of leading galleries will be joining ARTINTERNATIONAL, participating alongside returning exhibitors including Paul Kasmin Gallery (New York), Gallery Lelong (Paris) and many others from Stockholm to Tahran.
Today’s Zaman: “Contemporary art from Spain to make splash in İstanbul”

Fifteen art galleries from Spain will take part in this year’s fair, set for Sept. 4-6 at the Haliç Congress Center on the Golden Horn coast, the fair’s organizers said in a press release this week.
Daily Sabah: “Contemporary art fair ArtInternational announces participating galleries”

Offering unrivalled access to international contemporary art with a focus on Turkey, the Middle East and beyond, ArtInternational will return for its third edition at the Haliç Congress Center, which will sit along the shores of the Golden Horn in Beyoğlu between Sept. 4 and Sept. 6.
Taraf: “The most distinguished galleries will be at the fair”

ARTINTERNATIONAL, Istanbul’s global contemporary and modern art fair announced participating galleries for its third edition.
İstanbul Art News: “ARTINTERNATIONAL announced its participating galleries”

ARTINTERNATIONAL, Istanbul’s global contemporary and modern art fair, running between 4 and 6 September has announced participating galleries for its third edition.
Today’s Zaman: “83 galleries from 24 countries to exhibit at ARTINTERNATIONAL 2015”

Eighty-three galleries from Turkey and abroad will be exhibiting works of art by hundreds of artists from around the globe in Istanbul in this fall’s ARTINTERNATIONAL 2015, which will be the third edition of the annual event, organizers announced on Thursday.
XOXO: “Ali Taptık: Literary narratives with imagery”
June 2015
Ali Taptik talked about his new project designed for ARTINTERNATIONAL in XOXO.
Luxos: Food for Thought
April 2015
The third edition of the Art International contemporary art fair returns to the Haliç Congress Centre with the participation of both local and international galleries, along with an audience of collectors, curators and arts professionals from around the world.

2014

Hafta Sonu: ArtInternational in Istanbul for the second time
08 October 2014
At the opening, many known names from arts, business and high society visited the fair.
Diva: ArtInternational hosted art lovers
08 October 2014
Guests had a chance to meet some of the artists while visiting stands of 80 galleries.
Diva: ArtInternational hosted art lovers
08 October 2014
Guests had a chance to meet some of the artists while visiting stands of 80 galleries.
Milliyet: “Sanat haftası nasıl geçti?”

ArtInternational’ın ön izleme günü bir görme ve görünme seremonisi halinde geçti.
Hello!: “Instagram’da Sanat Vardı”

Ünlü isimler ArtInternational’da çektikleri fotoğrafları instagram’da paylaştı.
ARTFORUM: Scene & Herd: Left of Centre
October 2014
“It was Wednesday evening, and we were cruising up Istanbul’s Haliç (“Golden Horn”) as part of the opening festivities for the sophomore edition…”
Hello!: “Instagram’da Sanat Vardı”

Ünlü isimler ArtInternational’da çektikleri fotoğrafları instagram’da paylaştı.
Cumhuriyet: “Modern and contemporary art fair”
01 October 2014
Istanbul has got a new and international art fair thanks to ArtInternational.
Şamdan Plus: The contemporary art fair launched with a glorious opening
01 October 2014
There were many famous names from high society at the fair for three days.
Cumhuriyet: Around the world with 80 galleries
27 September 2014
The fair brings presents visitors with works from more than 400 established and emerging artists from modern and contemporary arts, including Ai Weiwei, Banksy, Anish Kapoor and Taner Ceylan.
Zaman: Contemporary art of the world is at Golden Horn
25 September 2014
The second edition of ArtInternational will open its doors tomorrow at Halic Congress Center.
Alem: Art Experts at ArtInternational
24 September 2014
There many strong names among the participating artists at being shown the second edition of ArtInternational.
Cumhuriyet: Global touch to Istanbul
24 September 2014
Launching its second edition, ArtInternational is changing the established perception of art fairs in this country.
Hürriyet Pazar: 6 reasons not to miss ArtInternational
21 September 2014
The second contemporary art fair of our city is becoming the most anticipated annual arts event, and will this year launch its second edition.
Cumhuriyet: Modern and Contemporary Arts is in Istanbul
20 September 2014
This year ArtInternational will host 80 galleries from 24 countries. The galleries and the artists that will be represented at the fair are very attractive.
Zaman Cumartesi: Arts is for kids
20 September 2014
The Ülker Children’s lounge will bring children and arts together for the first time at ArtInternational.
Seyahatname Anatolia Art: ‘Invisible Man’ is in Istanbul
20 September 2014
This year one of the artists who will be presented at the fair is the Chinese artist, Liu Bolin, who is also known as the “Invisible Man”.
Sabah’la Günaydın: “Çocuklar sanat ile buluşuyor”

Ülker Çocuk Sanat Atölyesi, bu yıl ilk kez ArtInternational kapsamında açılıyor.
Radikal: “Radikal’den 25 öneri”

Radikal’in “standına uğramadan geçmeyin” dediği galeri listesi sanatçı seçimleriyle bu sayfalarda…
Posta: The heart of contemporary arts will beat by the Golden Horn
14 September 2014
This year ArtInternational will host 80 distinguished galleries and about 400 artists from 24 countries.
Vatan: ArtInternational begins
13 September 2014
80 galleries spanning Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia have been chosen by a selection committee and will meet art lovers in Istanbul in September.
Financial Times: Upfront and personal
13 September 2014
"How Turkish curators and collectors will react to his new "Golden Age" series, due to go on show at the ArtInternational fair later this month in Istanbul will be a litmus test for the city’s evolving art world…"
Today’s Zaman: Poet Lale Müldür to take part in ArtInternational Istanbul
13 September 2014
“The fair area will be the filming venue for “Violent Green”…”
Alem: The Icons of Arts are heading to Turkey
10 September 2014
‘One of the most anticipated contemporary arts events of the year, ArtInternational will be at the focus of contemporary art lovers in September.’
Milliyet Pazar: Now, we are talking about these things
07 September 2014
For those who missed his exhibition last year, Anish Kapoor will be at ArtInternational.
Istanbul Istanbul: International Modern Art Fair
6 September 2014
“ArtInternational …is accepted as one of the most significant art activities last year in Istanbul.”
Today’s Zaman: Marina Abramovic to be featured in ArtInternational fair
2 September 2014
“…featuring Abramovic and her partner Uwe Layslepen aka Ulay, yelling at each other, as well as three photographs will be featured at the fair”
Reorient: Young Turks
September 2014
After a successful debut, Turkey’s newest art fair is back for its second edition.
artdaily.org: Istanbul’s ArtInternational announces line-up for the fairs dedicated sculpture terrace
September 2014
Monocle: Monocolumn
September 2014
“Spanish sculptor Juame Plensa is among the artists on show….”
SkyLife: Outstanding Contemporary Art in Istanbul
August 2014
Organised for the first time last year and already on its way to being one of Turkey’s most prestigious art fairs, ArtInternational will be held this year from 26-28 September. As the count-down for the opening begins, we talked to Yeşim Avunduk, one of the co-founders of the fair, to get the inside scoop on what is in store for us this year.
Hurriyet Daily News: ArtInterantional to present ‘By The Waterside’ arts
25 August 2014
“…works presented range from a two metre tall Miró bronze…”
Taraf: Kafka of Photography is coming
25 August 2014
‘The works of Diane Arbus, the leading artist known as the “Kafka of photography” will be displayed at the fair.
Today’s Zaman: Artist Taner Ceylan to unveil new works at ArtInternational fair
23 August 2014
“Ceylan will be represented by New York’s Paul Kasmin Gallery at the fair, which will mark the first time the artist’s work is being showcased in Turkey in eight years.”
Akşam: “A golden return”
22 August 2014
‘After a four year absence, leading Turkish artist Taner Ceylan will be returning to Istanbul, and bringing to ArtInternational two artworks from his “The Golden Age” series’.
Harper’s Bazaar: The Journey of Arts in Far East into the west
1 August 2014
‘Internationally recognized and leading gallerist, designer and curator, Pearl Lam is coming to Istanbul to join ArtInternational.’
Taraf: The Icons of Arts are heading to Turkey
29 July 2014
‘ArtInternational is bringing to Istanbul works by some of the world’s most recognized contemporary and modern artists.’
Şalom: Kafka of Photography: Diane Arbus
03 September 2013
‘The works of Diane Arbus, known as the Kafka of Modern photography will be displayed in the second edition of ArtInternational in Istanbul.’

2013

BLOUIN ARTINFO: Power 100
December 2013
“Power Players – Sandy Angus”
Wallpaper: Ripple Effect – Why contemporary Turkish art, design and architecture is making waves
November 2013
“this autumn art is in the air all over the city… ArtInternational brought international galleries to Turkey”
BLOUIN ARTINFO: Frieze: London’s 11 year-old Belle Gets a Major Overhaul
October 16, 2013
“…Sandy Angus, the exhibitions-industry veteran who over the past seven months has cofounded two new fairs…”
Ultra Vie: Istanbul ArtInternational | A Roundup of the Art Fair
8 October 2013
“’ArtInternational has been very successful bringing out both the strength and charm of Istanbul [Yesim Tunali, Pi Artworks]”
The Art Newspaper: European Fairs in Brief
October 2013
“’It exceeded expectations [Dianne Dec, Hosfelt Gallery]”
Alem: ArtInternational contemporary arts seminar
25 September 2013
‘Sponsored by American Express, SPOT Projects organized its 4th International Contemporary Arts Seminar at ArtInternational. ‘
Hello!: Contemporary arts seminar at ArtInternational
25 September 2013
‘Sponsored by American Express, SPOT Projects organized its 4th International Contemporary Arts Seminar at ArtInternational. ‘
Habertürk: 21 milion Euro sale at ArtInternational
20 September 2013
‘More than 15,000 art lovers were drawn to the fair, spending 21 million euro in 3 days. ‘
Haftasonu: A brand new art fair
18 September 2013
The fair has become the new focus of art lovers.
BLOUIN ARTINFO: Istanbul’s New Fair ArtInternational Shines Against the Odds
17 September 2013
“Collectors Lekha and Anupam Poddar, Sharjah Biennial president, Sheikha Hoor al-Qasimi and Brussells’ Alain Servais were nonchalantly wandering the marble-floored aisles.”
artdaily.org: A flying start for Istanbul’s new fair ArtInternational: Strong interest and solid early sales
17 September 2013
“Visitors were impressed by a consistently high standard of art on display…”
Elephant: Picks of the Day: ArtInternational
16 September 2013
“Exciting Programme Unfolds in Turkish Capital”
The National: Expanding the horizons
15 September 2013
“To judge the vibrancy of the UAE art scene, there’s only one place to go this month…Istanbul, the city that Asia and Europe”
BLOUIN ARTINFO: It’s Istanbuls Week to Shine on the International Art Circuit
13 September 2013
“…director Dyala Nusseibeh has banded together a more global coalition of galleries that includes heavyweights Lisson, Pace and Yvon Lambert…”
Anti-Utopia: ArtInternational 16-18 September 2013
13 September 2013
“…a fresh inspiring experience for visitors this September.”
The Art Newspaper: Turkish fairs fight over name
12 September 2013
“A major new modern and contemporary art fair due to open in Istanbul next week has been forced to change its name…”
ArtAsiaPacific: Banging on the Gates: Istanbul Biennial Week Preview
11 September 2013
“The New Art Fair – ArtInternational”
Habertürk: “ArtInternational fuarı Haliç’te”

Yeşim Avunduk: “Bugüne kadar hiçbir sanat fuarı bu kadar çok ve dünyaca ünlü sanatçının katılımıyla gerçekleşmedi. Bu nedenle de ilk diyebiliriz.”
Cumhuriyet: “İstanbul sanatın gözdesi”

Sandy Angus, İstanbul’un cazibesiyle koleksiyoncuların gözde kenti durumuna geldiğini belirtti.
Milliyet Cadde: 11 reasons to be in istanbul in september

“Şehrin yeni çağdaş sanat fuarı.”
Sabah Pazar: The new arts fair
“New York’tan Bakü’ye, Berlin’den Buenos Aires’e 60 küsur galeri diyelim, sanatçılar içinde Damien Hirst de var diyelim, boşlukları siz doldurursunuz.”
Harper’s Bazaar: Look at me now mom!
2013
“ArtInternational looks set to become a fixture on the International circuit…”
GalleristNY: New ArtInternational Istanbul Fair Releases Artist List
2013
“it’s a fair diverse group….”
The Culture Trip: A celebration of Culture: Top 10 Istanbul Events
2013
“ArtInternational Istanbul is set to be a favourite amongst art enthusiasts…”
Maison Française: Yeni Bir Çağdaş Sanat Fuarı

Stephane Ackermann: “İstanbul şu andaki çağdaş sanat pratiklerinin özünden çok daha gelişmiş bir görüntü sunuyor.”
Milliyet Sanat: “Oyun devam ediyor!”

Fuarın İstanbul’daki diğer örneklerinden hangi noktada ayrıldığını sorduğumuz Ackermann, ArtInternational’ın son derece seçici olduğunu söylüyor.
British Airways Highlife: Five of the best Turkish artists
September 2013
“Dyala Nusseibeh, Director of this month’s ArtInternational art fair in Istanbul, picks her favourite artists.”
Daily Telegraph: Istanbul’s best shops: The Insider’s Guide
September 2013
"…A reminder that Istanbul has fascinated artists for centuries."
Art+Auction: Datebook
September 2013
“…And a new fair, ArtInternational Istanbul, arrives to test the waters…”
The World of Interiors: Serious Pursuits
September 2013
“Sixty international galleries make up this new contemporary art fair…”
Conde Nast Traveller: Travel Confidential August 2013
19 August 2013
“This glorious city’s art scene is getting stronger and stronger
Todays Zaman: Istanbul gearing up for yet another fair
30 June 2013
“Numerous galleries from Athens, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Berlin are on the bill as well as several galleries from across the Atlantic…”
Kunst Magazin: Istanbul’s Art Scene: Bridge-building on the Bosporus
2013
“Turkey increasingly views itself as a link between Western Europe and the Near East…ArtInternational embodies the preliminary highpoint of this cultural mediation…”
Radikal: “Sanatta ulusallığa inanmıyorum”

Stephane Ackermann: “Ben ulusallığa pek inanmıyorum. Uluslararası alanda fark edilen pek çok sanatçı var ama bu ilgi sırf Türkiyeli oldukları için değil, iyi sanatçı oldukları için…”
Art of England: Six best international art fairs
May 2013
“And so welcome to ArtInternational, the newest addition to the city’s cultural offerings…”
Ocula: Conversations: Dyala Nusseibeh
2 February 2013
“Despite opening in a country recently wracked by protest… the fair had a successful debut”