212 Photography Istanbul across the city

The international photography event 212 Photography Istanbul will welcome art lovers at different venues around the city starting from today until Oct. 11.

The festival expands across Istanbul, including numerous venues both on the Asian and European sides. These include some of the most important historical and cultural heritage buildings and cultural centers, such as Yapı Kredi bomontiada, Akaretler Sıraevler A 37-39, Zülfaris Karaköy, the Historical Hüsrev Kethüda Bath, Yeldeğirmeni Art Center and Museum Gazhane and Kalyon Kültür.

Organized in cooperation with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Culture Department and Kültür AŞ, 212 Photography Istanbul presents the most comprehensive program of events to date, including workshops, interviews, artist talks, film screenings, performances/dance shows, pop-up concerts, portfolio reviews and a photography competition, in parallel with the exhibition program this year.

The festival presents international artists, interdisciplinary events and a special exhibition dedicated to the Olympics. Many renowned international photographers, including Levon Biss, Tim Flach, Christian Tagliavini, Scarlett Hooft Graafland, Helena Blomqvist, Jonas Bendiksen, Esra Özdoğan, Hasan Deniz, JeeYoung Lee, Diana Artus, Rosa Muñoz, LIA, Thomas Albdorf and Modi are participating in the fourth edition of 212 Photography Istanbul.

A special exhibition, held as a tribute to the 2020 Olympic Games, will feature the works of renowned photographers in this field. The exhibition will reflect the excitement of the Olympic Games and present very special frames reflected through the lenses of David Burnett, Chris Mcgrath and Mine Kasapoğlu. This special section will also include the exhibition of the state-run...