Seminar Curatorial Design Strategies

15 June 2026 - How do we design exhibitions not as neutral displays, but as active spaces constructing narratives? In this workshop at the intersection of architectural design and museology, we explore spatial and curatorial strategies.

Exhibition Akbank 44th Contemporary Artists Prize Exhibition

Akbank 44th Contemporary Artists Prize Exhibition will be held at Elgiz Museum between 14 May – 31 July 2026. The works of 23 artists selected as a result of the evaluations of the jury members, will be on display for art enthusiasts to enjoy.

Conversation Book That Spark Thinking on Production: “Five Cities” - Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar

16 June 2026 - In this gathering, together with Burçak Bingöl, we turn our focus particularly to Istanbul, taking Tanpınar’s Five Cities as our point of departure.

Children Workshop Acoustic Discoveries (Ages 9-12)

21 June 2026, 16:00 - In this workshop, children embark on a journey into the world of sound! Through sound-insulated boxes and speakers made from recycled materials, they explore the relationship between sound and material environments.

Children Workshop Catch Your Rhythm (Ages 9-12)

21 June 2026, 12:00 - In this workshop, which explores physical expression through movement, rhythm and objects, participants will discover the creative side of making mistakes whilst experiencing the relationship between body, space and rhythm.

Children Workshop Symbols and Dreams Workshop (Ages 10-13)

21 June 2026, 14:00 - In this workshop, children embark on a fun exploration between symbols and stories!

Seminar Proper Lighting of Artworks and Exhbition Spaces

25 June 2026 - How do we design lighting, an essential aspect of exhibition design? In this seminar, Özlem Yalım will explain the formulas to best illuminate artworks and their environments through examples.

Children Workshop This Is Our Table (Ages 5-9)

27 June 2026, 13:00 - In this workshop, children will discover sharing, collaborative production, and sustainability by creatively utilizing waste materials commonly found in everyday life for artistic production.

Learning Program An Alternative View on Art and Children

Starting from the question “What do you think artis?”, this four-day teacher training delves into questions like “Why dochildren create art?”, “What is talent and is it necessary?”, and “Can everyonebe an artist?”. This creative discussion environment is designed for teachersand teacher candidates.

Concert Joe Armon-Jones

A keyboardist, producer, songwriter and bandleader based in South London, Joe Armon-Jones will perform at Frankhan Selectist on September 26th as part of the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Momoko Gill

Momoko Gill, one of the UK electronic and jazz scene’s best-kept secrets, will hold her first Istanbul performance at the Yeldeğirmeni Sanat on September 27 as part of the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival, with the support of the British Council.

Concert Sarathy Korwar Drum Ensemble

Sarathy Korwar Drum Ensemble will take the stage at Salon İKSV on September 29 as part of the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival, with the support of the Consulate General of India.