CI BLOOM 2026 Returns to Istanbul with 5th Edition
The 5th edition of CI BLOOM, hosted by Contemporary Istanbul, is set to take place from April 15 to 19, 2026, at Lütfi Kırdar Rumeli Hall. This fair aims to establish a sustainable framework for galleries in light of economic difficulties, with key partners such as BMW Türkiye, Pernod Ricard Türkiye, Turkish Airlines, Samsung, TGA, İBB Kültür AŞ, and The Bank Hotel Istanbul. Borusan Otomotiv will present the BMW iX3 alongside Edward Burtynsky's "Erosion Control" series. Samsung's "Art TV" will showcase over 4,000 pieces from 70 museums. Higher education students can enjoy free entry on April 16 and 17 from 17:00 to 20:00, limited to 500 tickets daily via Biletix. Galleries participating include Anna Laudel, Art On Istanbul, and newcomers EArt and FAAR Gallery.
Key facts
- 5th edition of CI BLOOM, initiated by Contemporary Istanbul, April 15–19, 2026 at Lütfi Kırdar Rumeli Hall.
- Partners: BMW Türkiye (Borusan Otomotiv), Pernod Ricard Türkiye, Turkish Airlines I Miles&Smiles, Samsung, TGA, İBB Kültür AŞ, The Bank Hotel Istanbul.
- Edward Burtynsky's 'Erosion Control' series exhibited, focusing on Anatolian soil erosion.
- Samsung Art TV platform with over 4,000 works from 70+ museums displayed.
- Free student admission April 16–17, 17:00–20:00, limited to 500/day via Biletix.
- Sustainable model designed to support galleries under current economic conditions.
- 23 galleries listed, including Anna Laudel, Pi Artworks, ZILBERMAN, and 6 first-time participants.
- Art initiatives: Loading Art Space, NOKS Art Space, KOLİ Art Space, Are Projects.
Entities
Artists
- Edward Burtynsky
- Márton Nemes
Institutions
- Contemporary Istanbul
- BMW Türkiye
- Borusan Otomotiv Türkiye
- Pernod Ricard Türkiye
- Turkish Airlines I Miles&Smiles
- Samsung
- Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA)
- İBB Kültür AŞ
- The Bank Hotel Istanbul
- Biletix
- Anna Laudel
- Art On Istanbul
- Belm’art Space
- Bozlu Art
- C.A.M. Gallery
- DG Art Gallery & Project
- DİFOART Collective
- DİRİMART
- Galeri 77
- Martch Art Project
- Muse Contemporary
- One Arc Gallery
- Pi Artworks
- Piramid Sanat
- Rıdvan Kuday
- Ruzy Gallery
- SANATORIUM
- Summart
- Taksim Sanat
- Vision Art Platform
- x-ist
- ZILBERMAN
- EArt
- rast. GALLERY
- Kun Art Space
- Collect Gallery
- FAAR Gallery
- offgrid art project / Otmar Uras
- Loading Art Space
- NOKS Art Space
- KOLİ Art Space
- Are Projects
Locations
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Düsseldorf
- Bodrum
- London
- Diyarbakır
- Berlin
- Adana
- Sofia
- Antalya
- Türkiye
- Anatolia