arthereistanbul, a multicultural space located at the crossing-bridge between Europe and Asia
Istanbul is often considered as one of the Art Cities of the Future: a city rich a vibrant and vital art scene, connected both to Europe and Asia, while also relating to the Middle-East. The city is often seen as a bridge between the East and the West, a cosmopolitan space where hundreds of cultures coexist.

One of Istanbul art scenes main characteristics may also be its strong intertwining with the country’s political life and its geographic situation. This contributed to shape singular and strong artistic expressions tied to local issues and individual specificities.

In this context, arthereistanbul aims to:
– foster research, creativity and in arts and culture by opening an space to artists from all over the world to develop their ideas and projects.
– favour exchange between artists at risk / exiled artists together with artists from Turkey and International artists, curators, researchers, and arts professionals.
– increase the interaction between local and international artists and/or initiatives.
– encourage and support dialogue, diversity, tolerance and understanding against fear and suspicion.

In arthereistanbul, the residents will benefit from a multicultural environment and will have opportunities to broaden their vision and understanding of the region particularly in terms of culture and the arts while working in a cosmopolitan, international atmosphere.