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Istanbul’s Flourishing Museum Scene: A Journey Through History and Modern Art

Istanbul’s expanding network of new and renovated museums offers a captivating blend of the city’s imperial past and contemporary artistic innovation, inviting visitors to explore both ancient heritage and modern creativity.

By Chloe Dubois • July 29, 2025 6 MIN READ

The Museum of Islamic Civilizations, attached to Turkey’s largest mosque, the Grand Camlica Mosque, houses hundreds of exquisite antique items — from carpets and coins to books and metalwork — that narrate the history and traditions of Islam.

Noah Davis’s 2013 works “1975 (7),” left, and “1975 (3),” right, framed by the artist. These paintings are inspired by photographs taken by his mother of people in urban community spaces like swimming pools.

Lorna Simpson's Bold Shift: Painting as a New Frontier of Expression

A compelling retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum highlights Lorna Simpson’s transition from conceptual photography to striking new paintings that explore identity and freedom.

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Orien McNeill aboard his boat in New York Harbor in 2020. As one of the earliest artists to inhabit the Gowanus Canal, he used a 1953 Chris-Craft as his creative base nearly 20 years ago.

Orien McNeill, Visionary Artist of New York’s Waterways, Passes at 46

A pioneering figure in New York’s waterfront art scene, McNeill transformed polluted canals into stages for immersive, ephemeral performances and inspired a generation of DIY artists.

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Cecilia Alemani pictured at the High Line alongside 'Dinosaur,' a sculpture by Iván Argote displayed in the park.

Inside the Dynamic World of Cecilia Alemani: Curating Art Across Cities

Cecilia Alemani leads public art initiatives at the High Line while curating major exhibitions in New York, Venice, Santa Fe, and Paris. A glimpse into her bustling schedule reveals her expansive influence on contemporary art.

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Superflex’s Superbrick Factory serves as a creative hub where unique pink, curved bricks made from unfired clay—called Superbricks—are produced and arranged into sculptural forms that defy conventional architectural geometry.

Superflex: The Danish Art Collective Reimagining Our Relationship with Nature

The Copenhagen-based collective Superflex creates innovative artworks that extend beyond galleries, aiming to foster coexistence between humans, marine life, and urban environments threatened by climate change.

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Veteran sculptor Antony Gormley, renowned for his figural works rooted in the 1970s Conceptual art movement.

Exploring the Artistic Journey of Antony Gormley Through Early Lead Sculptures

A retrospective exhibition in London showcases Antony Gormley’s formative lead sculptures, revealing the evolution of his art and his personal connection to the human form.

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Walasse Ting captured in Hong Kong, 1953.

Walasse Ting: The Artistic Visionary Who United East and West Through Color and Verse

A Shanghai-born artist and poet, Walasse Ting blended Chinese brushwork with vibrant Western pop influences, bridging cultures across Shanghai, Paris, and New York.

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Amy Sherald, “Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama,” 2018.

Amy Sherald's Vivid Portraits Redefine American Identity

At the Whitney Museum, Amy Sherald’s vibrant and meticulously crafted portraits challenge traditional portraiture by spotlighting everyday individuals and imaginative narratives.

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Piet Mondrian’s renowned work “Composition With Large Red Plane, Bluish Gray, Yellow, Black and Blue” sold for $47.6 million including fees at Christie’s Monday night, falling short of the artist’s $51 million record set in 2022.

Christie’s Auction Week Opens with Tepid Demand Despite Strong Guarantees

The Riggio family’s art collection, backed by extensive guarantees, faced subdued bidding at Christie’s New York, signaling caution in the current art market.

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