Oddviz, Lisbon, 2025, Prints & Multiples, 150 x 250 cm

Founded in March 2011 by collectors Nil and Okay Duran, Art On Istanbul is a leading contemporary art gallery based in Istanbul, dedicated to the belief that contemporary art holds a vital power to shape alternative visual languages and critical discourse. Conceived as an interdisciplinary platform, the gallery hosts exhibitions, publications, and public programs that bring artistic production into dialogue with intellectual inquiry, while closely engaging with the evolving dynamics of the local and international art scenes. Driven by the commitment that art has the potential to transcend definitions and limitations, Art On Istanbul curates its program through rigorous exhibitions and publishing projects that aspire to leave a lasting mark on contemporary art history. With an emphasis on fostering critical engagement, the gallery positions itself as an active mediator between artists, artworks and audiences, encouraging layered and multi-perspective readings of artistic practices. Art On Istanbul supports a wide spectrum of artistic expression across diverse mediums including painting, sculpture, installation, video, sound, performance and digital art. The gallery provides a space where artists are invited to experiment and to challenge conventional notions of form, meaning and narrative. Through its thoughtfully curated exhibitions, public conversations and critical texts, Art On Istanbul cultivates a dynamic intellectual ground that is original in form and content and continuously engaged with contemporary visual culture as well as broader artistic traditions.