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ARTER is a prominent contemporary art space located in Istanbul, Turkey.

ARTER serves as a cultural institution dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary art from both Turkish and international artists.

It was founded in 2010 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation, a prominent Turkish philanthropic organization.

ARTER hosts a diverse range of exhibitions, events, performances, and programs that focus on contemporary visual arts. The space aims to encourage dialogue and engagement with contemporary art practices and ideas.

Arter‘s building on Istiklal Street has presented 35 exhibitions from 2010 to 2018. Arter moved to its new building in Istanbul’s Dolapdere district in September 2019. The new building was designed by Grimshaw Architects.

The Arter Collection comprises more than 1,400 works by around 400 artists as of 2022 and brings together various contemporary expressions, positions and practices from all around the world.

The collection includes works from the 1960s to the present, covering a broad variety of media ranging from painting, drawing, sculpture, print, photography, film, video, and installation to sound, light and performance-based practices.

Arter is almost always visited during our contemporary art tours.

Contact us if you would like to visit Arter with a professional tour guide who is specialized in contemporary art.