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ARTANKARA 2025 took place at ATO Congresium between February 19–23, bringing together 150 exhibitors and showcasing works by more than 1,500 artists. The fair welcomed a record-breaking 83,000 visitors. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. During the fair, awards were presented to Kezban Arca Batıbeki, Mustafa Taviloğlu, and Borusan Contemporary. Art-filled days unfolded through exhibitions, panels, talks, and performances. Offering significant opportunities for young artists and collectors, the fair will return in 2026, scheduled for March 25–29. Continuing to expand its influence on the international art scene, ARTANKARA will keep bringing art lovers together. Click here for more

The ArtContact Istanbul 5th International Contemporary Art Fair, held between May 22–25, 2025 at the Dr. Architect Kadir Topbaş Performance and Art Center, was successfully completed with 24,000 art lovers in attendance. Opening its doors on May 21 with a preview and awards ceremony, the fair attracted great interest throughout its five-day program. Since 2021, the event has been contributing to the development of art markets while conveying the universal language of contemporary art from Istanbul to the world. This year, it once again brought together artworks and creative projects from various disciplines. Thousands of works—including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, installation art, and artistic materials—were presented to both local and international audiences. Featuring nearly 100 exhibitors, the fair represented artists from more than 40 countries. Galleries from many nations took part this year, including Russia, Iraq, Spain, Bulgaria, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Iran, Azerbaijan, and China. Click here for more

In 2025, under the coordination of the General Directorate of Living Heritage and Cultural Activities of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, the event was realized on a much broader scale with the participation of 78 ministry-affiliated artists and 13 non-governmental organizations. At CRAFTISTANBUL, where Uzbekistan, Iran, and Hungary were designated as “Sister Countries,” the fair brought together over 600 artisans and designers, including 50 international participants, under the umbrella of 220 exhibitors. The event featured nearly 150 workshops and conferences, as well as “Living Heritage” talks and panels consisting of 16 separate sessions, and was presented to the appreciation of 30,000 visitors and art enthusiasts. Click here for more

The ArtNouva 2nd Art Fair, held at ATO Congresium between October 22–26, 2025, was successfully completed with 38,000 art lovers in attendance. Opening its doors on October 22 with a preview and opening ceremony, the fair attracted strong interest throughout its five-day program. With the motto “Space – Art”, the fair presented a broad spectrum of participants, ranging from art galleries and architectural practices to universities and special projects. Thousands of works—covering painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, installation art, artistic materials, and architecture—were brought together with both local and international visitors. The ArtNouva 3rd Art Fair is set to once again bring together art lovers, galleries, architects, and all stakeholders of the creative industries between October 21–25, 2026. Click here for more

The 8th International Tourism and Travel Fair, Travelexpo Ankara 2025, hosted destinations, countries, hotels, agencies, institutions, museums, and universities, once again creating opportunities for new business collaborations. Travelexpo Ankara 2026 aims to foster new partnerships and global cooperation opportunities. Scheduled to take place during the NATO Summit period, the event offers a unique timing advantage for international promotion, investment, and strategic collaboration. With Ankara being selected as the Tourism Capital of the Turkic World in 2026, the city is positioned at the center of regional tourism partnerships. This prestigious title transforms TRAVELEXPO ANKARA into a shared meeting point and promotional platform for tourism and travel fairs across the Turkic world. Click here for more