Get ready for a vibrant celebration of contemporary art in Turkiye! CI BLOOM, dedicated to nurturing the ever-evolving art scene, invites you to experience the creative energy of emerging and young galleries from April 16-20, 2025, at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Rumeli Hall with 26 galleries and 3 art initiatives.
CI BLOOM is a platform for artists and art professionals, showcasing innovative projects and bold initiatives that push the boundaries of Turkiye’s art scene. Organized by Contemporary Istanbul and proudly partnered with Borusan Otomotiv (BMW Turkiye), Pernod Ricard Turkiye, Turkish Airlines, and supported by TGA (Turkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency), CI BLOOM is set to captivate global audiences with its unique blend of cultural flair and cutting-edge artistic expression.
CI BLOOM 4 Participating Galleries:
Anna Laudel, Istanbul, Bodrum, Düsseldorf; Art On İstanbul, Istanbul; Belm’Art Space, Ankara; Bozlu Art Project, Istanbul; C.A.M, Istanbul; Chi Art Gallery, Istanbul; DIRIMART, Istanbul, London; DG Art Gallery, Istanbul; Galeri 77, Istanbul; Gülden Bostancı, Antalya; Martch Art Project, Istanbul; MUSE Contemporary, Istanbul; OG Gallery, Istanbul; One Arc Gallery, Istanbul; Öktem Aykut, Istanbul; Pi Artworks, Istanbul, London; Pilot Gallery, Istanbul; Piramid Sanat, Istanbul; Rıdvan Kuday Gallery, Diyarbakır, RS Art Space, Istanbul; SIMBART PROJECTS, Istanbul; Summart, Istanbul; İBB Taksim Sanat, Istanbul; The Key Art Gallery, Eskisehir; Vision Art Platform, Istanbul; ZILBERMAN, Istanbul, Berlin, Miami.
We are thrilled to welcome The Key Art Gallery, Chi Art Gallery, OG Gallery, and RS Art Space, joining CI BLOOM for the first time!
Art Initiatives
In its 4th edition, CI BLOOM will host initiatives established to support the production and diversity of contemporary art, including:
• NOKS ART SPACE, an independent platform that fosters intercultural collaborations and interdisciplinary interactions, hosting exhibitions, workshops, and experimental projects.
• KOLİ Art Space, a space centered on artistic experience and collaboration, focusing on the fluidity of identity and gender while operating with the belief in the necessity of change.
• Loading Art Space, founded by artists Cengiz Tekin and Erkan Özgen to support contemporary art practices, serving as a non-profit art space that encourages artistic production and exchange for emerging artists and art students.
Press release from Contemporary Istanbul
Image: Mahmut Can Akagündüz. Passing by the Edge. 2024. Image courtesy of the artist and The Key Art Project
