ARTINTERNATIONAL SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2015 VIP PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Please note that this is a preliminary programme and subject to change. The programme will be online on July 27, 2015 and accessible for RSVP upon registration at artinternational-istanbul.com/viplogin As some events have a limited capacity, we advise you to register as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please contact our VIP team at vip@artinternational-istanbul.com
VIP PROGRAMME TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 18.00-21.00 Gallery Night Detailed schedule will be available online WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 17.00-18.00 Exclusive Preview of Hüseyin Bahri Alptekin s Solo Exhibition Democratic Luxury/Demokratik Lüks at Rampa Istanbul, Online RSVP essential Rampa, Şair Nedim Caddesi No: 21a Akaretler 34357 Beşiktaş THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 10.00-11.30 Collectors Breakfast hosted by the Elgiz Museum & Private Tour of Exhibitions: Skyline (17 June 7 November 2015); Plaza Worker (17 June 19 September 2015) and A Selection from the Elgiz Collection (Permanent Exhibition), Online RSVP essential Elgiz Museum, Maslak, Meydan Sokak Beybi Giz Plaza B Blok 34398 14.00-15.00 Private Tour of Istanbul Modern s New Permanent Exhibition, Online RSVP essential Istanbul Modern s permanent collection will be accessible free of charge during the fair week for VIP Card holders. İstanbul Modern, Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. Liman İşletmeleri Sahası Antrepo No: 4 34433 Karaköy 18.00-19.30 Cocktail and Unveiling of Hermès Artist Window Project with Nonotak in Collaboration with IstanbulArtNews Hermès, Abdi İpekci Caddesi No:79 Nişantaşı
19.00-21.00 Dirimart Exhibition Opening: Ashley Bickerton, Walls and Paintings Dirimart, Abdi İpekçi Caddesi No:7/4 Nişantaşı 34367 22.00-01.00 IstanbulArtNews Party in Honour of ARTINTERNATIONAL The St. Regis Istanbul, Spago Restaurant by Wolfgang Puck, Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi No:35 Nişantaşı FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 09.30-11.00 SALT Galata, Private Tour of SALT Research, the Ottoman Bank Museum and the Exhibition How did we get here SALT Galata, Bankalar Caddesi 11 Karaköy 34420 10.00-11.30 Guided Tour of Berrak & Nezih Barut Collection Abdi İbrahim, Reşitpaşa Mahallesi, Eski Büyükdere Caddesi No: 4, Maslak 12.00-14.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL Collectors Brunch By invitation only 14.00-17.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL Collectors Preview 17.00-21.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL Vernissage
19.00-23.00 Bring Your Own Beamer, a one-night exhibition at the Pera Museum featuring emerging video artists, in parallel with Moving Image Pera Museum, Meşrutiyet Caddesi 65 Beyoğlu 21.00-01.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL x SOHO HOUSE ISTANBUL Roof Party By invitation only SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 09.30-11.00 Collectors Breakfast & Private Tour of exhibitions with Curators Christiane Paul and Necmi Sönmez Exhibitions: What Lies Beneath, Curator: Christiane Paul Desire, Curator: Necmi Sönmez Borusan Contemporary, Baltalimanı Hisar Caddesi Perili Köşk 5 Rumeli Hisarı, Sarıyer 09.30-11.00 SALT Beyoğlu, Collectors Breakfast and Exclusive Introduction to the Exhibition How did we get here SALT Beyoğlu, İstiklal Caddesi 136 Beyoğlu 34430 11.00-12.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL VIP HOUR: Exclusive early access to the fair Haliç Kongre Merkezi 11.00-13.00 Gallery & Artist Studio Walk: Focus Cihangir, Online RSVP essential Schedule will be communicated upon registration 11.00-13.00 Gallery & Artist Studio Walk: Focus Galatasaray, Online RSVP essential Schedule will be communicated upon registration
12.00-14.00 Agah Ugur Collector House visit in collaboration with Moving Image By invitation only 14.00-15.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL Highlights Guided Tour, powered by Artwalk Istanbul or ticket 14.00-17.00 14th Istanbul Biennale Walk: Tophane & Karakoy Schedule will be communicated upon registration 15.00-20.00.artSumer Exhibition Opening: Basim Magdy, Those who refuse to forget Kemankeş Mah. Mumhane Cad. Laroz Han No:67 Karaköy 17.00-18.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL Highlights Guided Tour, powered by Artwalk Istanbul or ticket 18.30-19.30 Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Private Tour of the Zero Exhibition Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi, Sakıp Sabancı Caddesi 42 Emirgan 34467 20.00-22.00 Borusan Contemporary Opening Party Borusan Contemporary, Baltalimanı Hisar Caddesi Perili Köşk No:5 Rumeli Hisarı, Sarıyer
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 10.00-12.00 Collectors Breakfast and Artist Basim Magdy in conversation with Curator Nazlı Gürlek hosted by.artsumer.artsumer, Kemankeş Mah. Mumhane Cad. Laroz Han No:67 Karaköy 11.00-12.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL VIP HOUR: Exclusive early access to the fair 11.00-13.00 Taner Ceylan Studio Visit Details will be communicated upon registration 14.00-15.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL Highlights Guided Tour, powered by Artwalk Istanbul or ticket 15.00-18.00 Artist Studio Walk: Focus Yeldeğirmeni & Asian Side Schedule will be communicated upon registration 17.00-18.00 ARTINTERNATIONAL Highlights Guided Tour, powered by Artwalk Istanbul or ticket 17.30-19.30 Bosphorus Boat Tour hosted by Dice Kayek By invitation only
OFFICIAL ONLINE PARTNER ARTINTERNATIONAL: Online Exclusively at artsy.net ARTINTERNATIONAL is pleased to announce their second official collaboration with Artsy, the leading resource for learning about and collecting art online. As the exclusive online host of ARTINTERNATIONAL, Artsy will feature an online preview of the fair with works available for purchase from exhibiting galleries, exclusive editorial content, and a free personalized mobile guide. Download your personalized guide to the fair at http://iphone.artsy.net or visit http://artsy. net. Artsy s preview of ARTINTERNATIONAL will be live starting Thursday, August 27, one week before the fair opens on September 4. ART TOUR PARTNER ARTWALK ISTANBUL Artwalk Istanbul offers guided artwalks in Istanbul since 2012 that take the pulse of Istanbul s art scene. Artwalk Istanbul enables unique experiences with three walk formats: GalleryWalk explores the behind the scenes of Istanbul s contemporary art institutions, museums and galleries; StudioWalk provides exclusive access to artist studios and DesignWalk explores the city s design studios and hubs. www.artwalkistanbul.com
VIP HOTEL PARTNERS As the Fair s VIP hotel partners, Divan Istanbul and St. Regis Istanbul offer exclusive rates during ARTINTERNATIONAL week. Divan Istanbul: Please contact artinternational@divan.com.tr for booking requests. St. Regis Istanbul: Please complete the online booking form http://upg.starwoodpromos.com/?u=f6369ff7d68d943&channel=other
VIP TRAVEL PARTNER For assistance with VIP travel and accommodation, please contact the Fair s official travel agent Almiran on: +90 216 340 7777 / artinternational@almirantravel.com UBER, EVERYONE S PRIVATE DRIVER Your Complimentary Ride with Uber to ARTINTERNATIONAL ARTINTERNATIONAL is delighted to renew their partnership with Uber, internationally acclaimed on demand car request platform, seamlessly connecting riders to drivers in more than 300 cities in 57 countries through their mobile application. VIP Visitors to the Fair will enjoy two Uber rides to and from the Halic Congress Center, free up to 80 TL each.* Simply download the Uber app, sign up and under promotions, enter the official ARTINTERNATIONAL 2015 Uber VIP promo code: AIVIP15 For more information about Uber in Istanbul: https://www.uber.com/istanbul * This promotion is available for all Uber services, except for ubertaxi (regular yellow cab).