Meet the artists and the young patrons of Istanbul

Starting around the mid-2000s, the art market in Istanbul became stronger and considerably apparent. Thus, certain collecting practices caught the attention of the public. Around 2010, we saw organizations regularly emerge initiated by or focusing on collectors, patrons and art enthusiasts. Today, their aim is to critique, suggest and distinguish different forms of patronage. This workshop will revolve around a series of studio visits as well as presentations by some of the prominent organizations of patronage in the city. The young organizations include SAHA and SPOT.