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Istanbul Awaits: An Artful Escape Beyond Imagination

This autumn, we’re taking a journey—not just to a city, but into a story.

Key Details

🗓️ Date: 22-27 September 2025

📍Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop led by award-winning textile artist and educator Alice Burnhope for an afternoon of nature, craft, and community spirit!

Inspired by rocks, geological formations, and the hidden textures of the natural world, Alice’s work explores sustainability, community engagement, and the sensory human experience through tactile, immersive artworks.

Together, we’ll explore the question: What connects you to this land and to each other?

Amplifying your voice and lived experience of living in Lewisham through creative craft activities.

Why you'll love this tour

Because it’s not just a tour—it’s a key to the unseen Istanbul. From private art collections and candlelit waterfront parties to intimate moments with artists and curators, you’ll experience the city as few ever do. Think mystery, elegance, and discovery woven through every encounter. This is Istanbul revealed through art, story, and soul.

A Glimpse Inside: CI 2025 VIP Week in Istanbul

Each event is a chapter. Each space, a secret. Join us for a journey through Istanbul’s art, soul, and elegance.

📍 September 22–27, 2025

An invitation into Istanbul’s private art salons, vibrant cultural landmarks, and unforgettable celebrations. Each day holds a secret.

📍 Monday, September 22

Private Cocktail

Suzan Sabancı Residence, Yeniköy
By Invitation Only | 19:00 – 23:00

📍 Tuesday, September 23

Specially Curated Walk:

Contemporary Istanbul
Tersane Istanbul | Multiple slots: 12:30 / 14:30 / 16:30

Opening Reception

Tersane Istanbul | 19:30 – 00:00 | By Invitation Only

After Party at Mondaine

Tersane Istanbul | 00:00 – 02:00 | By Invitation Only

📍 Wednesday, September 24

Istanbul Biennial Tours
10:00 & 12:00 | RSVP Required

Collection Tours

Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Tayfun Mumcu – Beyoğlu
Vera Koronyo – İstinye
Serra Küçükoğlu at Kayıkhane – Yeniköy
Zeyrek Çinili Hamam – Fatih
Evening Receptions
The Peninsula Istanbul – Karaköy
Fairmont Quasar – Şişli
Sakıp Sabancı Museum – Emirgan

📍 Thursday, September 25

Istanbul Biennial Tours
10:00 & 12:00 | RSVP Required

Collection Visits & Cocktails
3 Seas Capital Partners – Bebek
Serdar Gülgün’s Ottoman Mansion – Çengelköy
Borusan Contemporary – Sarıyer
Tansa Mermerci Ekşioğlu – Vaniköy
Biricik & VVL Art Collection – Flow Istanbul
Evening Gathering
An Intimate Evening of Ceramics – Aslı Aydemir Studio, Beyoğlu

📍 Friday, September 26

Collection Visits

Feride İkiz – Sarıyer
Nidal Fırat – Vaniköy
Night Celebrations
Rosella & Cüneyt Karabacak – Ulus
Soho House – Beyoğlu
Mondaine – Tersane Istanbul

📍 Saturday, September 27

Final Party: Mandarin Oriental
Beşiktaş | 21:00 – 23:00 | By Invitation Only

Join us!

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Together, we can ensure that all stories matter.