BASE 2025: New Graduate Artists Meet in Istanbul

BASE 2025 Art Fair from November 26-30

BASE will host the 9th edition, bringing together the works of newly graduated artists from all over Turkey with art enthusiasts, between November 26-30, 2025. This year's event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul B Block, under the main sponsorship of Trendyol Sanat, the main venue sponsorship of Bilgili Holding, and in collaboration with Bilgili Sanat.

151 Artists and 200 Works

BASE 2025 will bring together 151 artists from 36 cities and 43 universities, showcasing approximately 200 works across various disciplines such as painting, photography, and sculpture. This event aims to support the creativity and motivation of artists.

Selection Committee and Participants

BASE has a large selection committee consisting of valuable names from the art world, and the applications for 2025 were evaluated by renowned artists such as Ani Çelik Arevyan, Canan Dağdelen, and Derya Yücel.

Curator Derya Yücel: Boundaries/Possibilities

Curator Derya Yücel stated that this year the art will question cultural and social boundaries, saying, "Art is one of the strongest ways to contemplate boundaries from the past to the present." The works of young artists will explore areas where these boundaries are questioned and transformed.

Paid Visits and Simultaneous Exhibitions

BASE will be open to visitors free of charge every day from November 26-30, and will also host an additional 6 exhibitions. The BASELECTED 2025 exhibition will feature works from 65 artists.

International Collaborations

Among the significant exhibitions, Romania will be the guest country and exhibitions focusing on sustainable art will be presented in collaboration with the Kale Design and Art Center.

Supporters and Participating Foundations

Some of the major supporters include İBB Kültür AŞ and Bir Adım Var Vakfı, which strengthens the social and cultural aspect of the event.

BASE 2025 will be a focal point of young artistic production!