Sevil Dolmacı Art Gallery Brings an Exceptional Selection to Art Enthusiasts at the 20th Edition of Contemporary Istanbul

At the 20th edition of Contemporary Istanbul, Sevil Dolmacı Art Gallery is set to deliver an unforgettable art experience with its special presentation titled “Private Room”, showcasing three major masterpieces for the first time in Turkey. Alongside this, the gallery brings together works by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists as well as significant Turkish artists.

From September 24–28 at Tersane Istanbul, visitors can find Sevil Dolmacı Art Gallery at Hall B | Booth B-103, presenting a special selection that unites art enthusiasts with works by world-renowned artists such as Georg Baselitz, Peter Halley, Barry X Ball, Bosco Sodi, Kim Hyunsik, Daze, Robert Janitz, Jason Stopa, Eric Shaw, Michael John Kelly, and Peter Kogler. The selection also features important Turkish artists including Ahmet Oran, Ekrem Yalçındağ, Nevin Aladağ, Nilbar Güreş, Elvan Alpay, Barış Sarıbaş, Nihat Odabaşı, and Doğan Doğan.

This year, the gallery also highlights the younger generation by presenting the latest works of emerging artists such as Gençay Aytekin, Cem Gönül, Tuna Özkaragöz, Sinem Sezgin Bozkurt, Tuba Elmas, and Sinan Saul. 

In line with Contemporary Istanbul’s 20th anniversary and its U.S.-focused curatorial approach, Sevil Dolmacı Art Gallery’s “Private Room” presentation will feature three masterpieces being shown in Turkey for the very first time:

• A 12-meter monumental work by American Pop Art pioneer James Rosenquist, previously exhibited at The Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York & Bilbao, Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, and the Portland Art Museum.
• The iconic 1980 sculpture Wandering Bliss Meets Fruit of the Loom by John Chamberlain, created from scrap materials and first exhibited in 1981 at The John and Marble Ringling Museum of Art.
• Envy, a striking masterpiece by contemporary sculptor Barry X Ball, inviting viewers into a profound aesthetic exploration.

In Turkey, the term “masterpiece” has often been used loosely for many works, but with this special selection, it truly finds its most authentic meaning

With this selection, Sevil Dolmacı Art Gallery invites art lovers to embark on an unforgettable art journey on an international scale.