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Turkey's most comprehensive contemporary art event to take place in Istanbul

ISTANBUL (A.A) - November 21, 2011 - Turkey's most comprehensive contemporary art event, Contemporary Istanbul, will take place between November 24 and 27. Consisting of national and international galleries chosen by the organizational committee, art institutions and sector representatives, the premier art fair of the region will open its doors this year to art lovers at Istanbul Congress Center / Exhibition Area (IKM) and Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center / Rumeli Hall. Contemporary Istanbul showcases contemporary paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, installations and limited editions with the participation of national and foreign galleries. The art fair that aims at being in the Top 10 list of the world art fairs within the next couple of years, is also dedicated to contributing to the development of Contemporary Turkish Art, introducing the genre to collectors with pieces that increase in value and are globally recognized. This edition brings together 90 contemporary art galleries from 20 countries, half being international, featuring art initiatives, independent projects and publications along with art institutions in addition to exhibitions. 3000 contemporary artworks belonging to 526 local and global artists will be exhibited and more than 1000 collectors will be visiting Contemporary Istanbul, more than 60.000 visitors expecting in CI 2011.

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