8th DenizBank International Istanbul Children and Youth Art Biennial · 2026
Biennial venues
Explore the venues that hosted the biennial and its past programme.
This biennial has ended. These venue and programme details are an archive, not a current invitation to visit.
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Venues
Venues for this edition. Opening hours and visiting conditions refer to the biennial period.
Programme and visiting information
Frequently asked questions
Are the biennial events free?
No. Taking part in the biennial and attending its events is free of charge. As the 2026 programme posters stated, all events were free.
How did booking for events work?
In the 2026 programme, workshops and talks with limited places were booked through the individual reservation form, and school groups used the school reservation form. Events announced as open to all did not require booking.
Where did the 2026 biennial take place?
The 2026 edition’s exhibitions and events took place at Müze Gazhane, İstiklal Sanat Galerisi, Şehir Hatları ferries and ArtContact. Two programme workshops took place at the Rahmi M. Koç Museum.
How can I visit the biennial with my school?
School visits were requested through the school-visit form, which asked for school details, the teacher in charge, the number of students and teachers, the grade or age group, the preferred date and time, and whether the group wished to join a workshop. For questions, write to [email protected].
What should schools keep in mind when visiting?
Visits take place under teachers’ supervision. Groups should arrive at least 10 minutes before their scheduled time, and at least one teacher must accompany every 20 students. Workshop places are limited.