The 3rd International Yeditepe Biennial is set to meet art lovers in the historical places of Istanbul. Final preparations are almost complete. The Biennial will open its doors very soon and will offer its visitors beautiful moments with different works.

Yeditepe Biennial, which has an important place in Istanbul's cultural and artistic calendar, will once again touch the historical silhouette of the city with art upon its third edition. The preparations for this year's biennial, which will be held in buildings bearing the traces of the past, have been largely completed. At the Sirkeci Train Station Warehouses, one of the central venues of the organisation, artwork placements, technical installations and exhibition arrangements have reached the final stage. It is aimed to create a presentation style in harmony with art by preserving the historical structure of the venue.

In addition to Sirkeci Train Station, preparatory works are being meticulously carried out in Yedikule Fortress and Nuruosmaniye Mosque Cellar, which are other important stops of the biennial. While Yedikule Citadel is set to host artists' large-scale installations with its open-air layout, the Nuruosmaniye Mosque Cellar will offer a unique space for video works, installations and archive-based projects that overlap with the atmosphere of the venue.

This year's biennial aims to offer a rich content with the participation of many artists from different disciplines. Works produced in different fields such as painting, sculpture, photography, installation, video art and new media bring new interpretations to the multi-layered cultural structure of Istanbul. The Biennial continues to be not only an exhibition event but also an intellectual and cultural meeting venue. Within this framework, various panels, interviews, artist meetings and thematic trips are also important parts of the event.

As in previous years, Yeditepe Biennial emphasises the idea of ‘thinking with the venue’ this year. The historical, architectural and cultural contexts of the selected buildings are directly reflected in the artists' production processes. Thus, the biennial turns into a platform that speaks about both the past and the future of Istanbul.

The opening date and detailed programme are expected to be announced shortly. During the Biennial, the works of local and foreign artists will meet with the audience; city residents will have the opportunity to encounter contemporary art in the historical buildings of the city.

Bringing cultural heritage and art together, Yeditepe Biennial is set to leave its mark on the memory of Istanbul this year. The biennial, where preparations are about to be completed, awaits its audience in a unique atmosphere where art and history meet.