Organized by
the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the 18th
Istanbul Biennial will be realized in three stages between 2025 and 2027, continuing to be
Türkiye's largest international exhibition dedicated to contemporary art. Curated by
Christine Tohmé under the title
The Three-Legged Cat, the first leg will be held from September 20 to November 23, 2025. Continuing the
Biennial's approach of engaging directly with
Istanbul through a dispersed model rather than a fixed venue, this edition will use eight sites located within walking distance along the
Beyoğlu–
Karaköy axis. Over this period, works by 47
artists from more than 30 countries will be presented to the
public, accompanied by a program of
performances, screenings, and live events during the opening week.