ARTIST 2008
1-9 November 2008
(Annual)
ARTIST is Istanbul’s annual art fair offering fine art including sculpture, ceramics, photography and video. Visitors from all over Europe are present as both exhibitors and viewers and numerous renowned international collections are brought to the Convention Centre. For a detailed programme check the organiser’s website.
Istanbul Book Fair
1-9 November 2008
(Annual)
Istanbul’s Book Fair is one of the major events when it comes to conventions in the metropolis on two continents. Last year’s fair was a full success with 343.000 visitors of whom about 80.000 were students from Istanbul’s universities and surrounding areas. Approximately 526 publishers and non-governmental organisations attended the event.
Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair
4-7 December 2008
(Annual)
Leading international galleries come together for Turkey''s most important annual art fair. Paintings, sculptures and ceramic products, for sale or just admiration, fill the display space at the Lutfi Kirdar Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre. Contemporary Istanbul ’08 has established itself as one of the most dynamic and promising art events in the region.
Wine Istanbul
24-27 January 2009
(Annual)
One area that is getting more and more popular in the exhibition world of Turkey is winegrowing. Anatolian wines had a very good reputation already in the ancient world but later the knowledge around wine was nearly forgotten. Luckily, that has changed.
Evteks (dates not yet confirmed)
1-30 May 2009
(Annual)
Evteks is a convention which brings together the world’s leaders of the home textile industry. It is considered one of the most important marketplaces of world home textiles industry. The expected customers are mainly department and chain stores, home furnishing/decorative accessory retailers, interior designers, home furnishing/decorative accessory retailers, interior designers and many other related businesses.
Istanbul Houseware & Gift Fair (dates not yet confirmed)
22-25 August 2009
(Annual)
The International Houseware & Gift Fair is the world's 4th largest houseware marketplace, showcasing thousands of new products and designs. The Show in Istanbul is the most important event at which hundreds of companies show off their innovations, hoping to attract attention from retailers and the press.
International Istanbul Fashion Festival (dates not yet confirmed)
28-30 August 2009
(Annual)
Istanbul’s Fashion Fair is an important event especially in the Turkish fashion world. Taking place twice in a year, the fair presents ready-to-wear clothing as well as showcasing trends for the coming season. As the second largest supplier of clothing to the EU, the fashion festival unites everyone that is somehow involved in the clothing industry: designers, manufacturers, major importers, global brands, retailers and department chains.
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