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Istanbul Biennial takes place every two years while the Turkish and international art scene keeps growing

Istanbul Biennial takes place every two years while the Turkish and international art scene keeps growing

TURKEY, ISTANBUL: The 12th Istanbul Biennial takes place from17th Sep - 13th Nov at the venue Antrepo 3 and 5. It is one of the most important European art events of 2011 along with the Venice Biennial, and is realised under the curatorship of Adriano Pedrosa and Jens Hoffmann. The title is "Untitled (12th Istanbul Biennial) 2011". The 12th Istanbul Biennial is composed of five group exhibitions and more than 50 solo presentations, with a total of more than 500 works.

Suada is a club in the middle of the Bosphorus with a big swimming pool. Rich Turks spend their days and nights lounging and partying here.
Suada is a club in the middle of the Bosphorus with a big swimming pool. Rich Turks spend their days and nights lounging and partying here.
Suada is a club in the middle of the Bosphorus with a big swimming pool. Rich Turks spend their days and nights lounging and partying here.
During Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month, there are many fun fairs in Istanbul like this one in Eyüp at the Golden Horn. 
During Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month, there are many fun fairs in Istanbul like this one in Eyüp at the Golden Horn. 
During Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month, there are many fun fairs in Istanbul like this one in Eyüp at the Golden Horn. 
Turks love their traditional dances
During Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month, there are many fun fairs in Istanbul like this one in Eyüp at the Golden Horn. 
Istanbul is a tango mecca with milongas taking place almost every night. Many studios offer classes and workshops. Ataturk was a big tango lover.
Istanbul is a tango mecca with milongas taking place almost every night. Many studios offer classes and workshops. Ataturk was a big tango lover.
Istanbul is a tango mecca with milongas taking place almost every night. Many studios offer classes and workshops. Ataturk was a big tango lover.
Cagaloglu Hamam in Sultanahmet, a dream from 1001 nights and a magnet for tourists
Cagaloglu Hamam in Sultanahmet, a dream from 1001 nights and a magnet for tourists
Istanbul Biennial takes place every two years while the Turkish and international art scene keeps growing
Istanbul Biennial takes place every two years while the Turkish and international art scene keeps growing
Istanbul Biennial takes place every two years. A film by Canan Senol, Examplary, 2009
Easter mass at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Chruch, the Hagios Georgios, built in 1720. Only a small community of Greek Orthodox believers lives in Istanbul. 
Easter mass at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Chruch, the Hagios Georgios, built in 1720. Only a small community of Greek Orthodox believers lives in Istanbul. 
Easter mass at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Chruch, the Hagios Georgios, built in 1720. Only a small community of Greek Orthodox believers lives in Istanbul. 
Easter mass at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Chruch, the Hagios Georgios, built in 1720. Only a small community of Greek Orthodox believers lives in Istanbul. 
National Children and Youth Holiday