As we leave the last day of August behind, we bade farewell to the weekend with Gaye Su Akyol’s psychedelic tones in Kalamış, the “Müzede Sahne” (Stage at the Museum) plays in the garden of the Sabancı Museum, and Nilipek.’s acoustic melodies at Bina. So, as of August 31, what lies ahead on new routes capturing the city in the upcoming September days?
Ugo Rondinone – the sun and the mountain
September 2 – November 8, 2026 | Dirimart Dolapdere
Ugo Rondinone carries his practice to Dolapdere, where he treats the sea, mountains, trees, and clouds as parts of life’s constantly transforming nature. Bringing together 20 new sculptures from the artist’s Mountain series alongside 14 watercolor works themed around sunrise and sunset, the selection transforms the gallery space into a landscape open to contemplation.
Panorama Talks V (Panorama Konuşmaları V)
September 3, 2026 | Istanbul Modern
Focusing on how photography moves beyond an aesthetic frame to form a bond with memory, space, and imagination, the fifth gathering of the series brings together Emre Baykal and Begüm Yamanlar. Moderated by Orhan Cem Çetin, this free talk serves as a great reason for those wishing to rethink the boundaries of lens-based art.
Archive Focus III
Until September 20, 2026 | SANATORIUM
Re-circulating works exhibited in the gallery’s past exhibitions and international fairs, the selection brings some of these pieces to viewers in Istanbul for the first time. Transforming the archive from a dusty folder into a living, vibrant structure that can be leafed through time and again, the exhibition can be visited free of charge.
