Eczacibasi family
The Eczacibasi family collected modern and contemporary Turkish art, and its holdings formed the core of Istanbul Modern, which opened in 2004. The museum operates under the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, and Oya Eczacibasi chairs its board. It reopened in 2023 in a Renzo Piano building in Karakoy.
On record
- The idea for the museum followed the first Istanbul Biennial in 1987.
- The Eczacibasi Group is the museum's founding sponsor and funds free Tuesday access for visitors aged 18-25.
- The museum's collection gallery is being named after Dr. Nejat F. Eczacibasi, whose foundation's collection helped build the holdings.
Institutional roles
- Oya Eczacibasi: Chair of the Board, Istanbul Modern
Questions
What does Eczacibasi family collect?The Eczacibasi family collected modern and contemporary Turkish art, and its holdings formed the core of Istanbul Modern, which opened in 2004. The museum operates under the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, and Oya Eczacibasi chairs its board. It reopened in 2023 in a Renzo Piano building in Karakoy.
Can the public see the collection of Eczacibasi family?Yes. Works are shown at Istanbul Modern in Istanbul, Turkey.
Sources
- A gift from Istanbul to the world: Istanbul Modern, Eczacibasi Group
- Istanbul Modern's Collection Exhibition Gallery to be named after Dr. Nejat F. Eczacibasi, Eczacibasi Group
- Istanbul Modern, Wikipedia
- Istanbul Modern will open its doors to the public, e-flux, 2004
Last verified 2026-10-31.