Organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), and curated by Zoë Ryan, the theme of this year’s edition is The Future Is Not What It Used To Be.

"We are interested in how we reclaim the manifesto for our time - harnessing its power to declare ideas and its ability to frame pertinent questions, while rethinking what a manifesto can be, " explained the curator in an official statement. "By rethinking the manifesto, we are interested in highlighting projects that are intended to have outcomes – not only as texts – but open systems, whether actions, services, provocations, objects or buildings. These are the types of projects that will make up the biennial.”

Over 800 submissions from both Turkish and international designers were received, including 75 dynamic projects that made the cut. These projects aim to propose a new vision of the future, and initiate change by building on history and reinterpreting it in the process.

The exhibitions will be presented at the Galata Greek Primary School, which will serve as the biennial’s hub, and at ‘pop-up’ locations throughout the city.

Galata Greek Primary School / Map

Tuesday – Sunday 10AM – 7PM

Free admission