\n Istanbul. Borusan Otomotiv, BMW’s official importer
\n in T\u00fcrkiye and the brand’s largest importer worldwide, is bringing
\n Turkish contemporary art to the global stage as a key partner of the
\n T\u00fcrkiye Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition \u2013 La
\n Biennale di Venezia. The pavilion, commissioned by the Istanbul
\n Foundation for Culture and Arts (\u0130KSV), showcases “A Kiss on the
\n Eyes” by acclaimed artist Nilbar G\u00fcre\u015f, curated by Ba\u015fak Do\u011fa
\n Tem\u00fcr until November 2026 at the Sale d’Armi, Arsenale.<\/p>\n
Every year on the occasion of La Biennale di Venezia, together with Curated by Ba\u015fak Do\u011fa Tem\u00fcr, “A Kiss on the Borusan Otomotiv\u2019s first-time support of the T\u00fcrkiye Pavilion “As Borusan Otomotiv, we consider this partnership a significant \n Supporting contemporary art for two decades. The company brought the BMW Art Car World Tour to Turkish audiences Borusan Holding has been at the heart of contemporary art for two BMW Group\u2019s cultural engagement is guided by a clear strategic focus \n About the T\u00fcrkiye Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia. \n About the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (\u0130KSV). Further information at: T\u00fcrkiye Pavilion<\/a><\/p>\n The BMW Group’s Cultural Engagement, with exclusive updates and
\n the Neue Nationalgalerie, the BMW Group hosts a joint event
\n celebrating their long-term partnership of the Preis
\n der Nationalgalerie<\/a>, which will be awarded to Maurizio Cattelan
\n in 2026. Already in 2011, BMW teamed up with artist Hajnal N\u00e9meth for
\n her \u201cCRASH \u2013 Passive Interview\u201d installation for the Hungarian
\n Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.<\/p>\n
\n Eyes” showcases G\u00fcre\u015f’s celebrated practice spanning sculpture,
\n installation, painting, and mixed-media works. The exhibition explores
\n themes of intimacy, resilience, and cultural identity through
\n textiles, everyday objects, and organic forms that carry personal and
\n collective histories. The pavilion is realised under the auspices of
\n the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye with the
\n contribution of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, with
\n co-sponsorship from Trendyol Art and additional support from Turkish
\n Airlines and the SAHA Association.<\/p>\n
\n reflects the commitment of supporting projects that create lasting
\n value and contribute to important conversations. It coincides with the
\n artistic leadership of the late Koyo Kouoh at the Venice Biennale. A
\n long-term collaborator and friend of BMW Group Culture, Koyo Kouoh
\n also played a key role in initiating BMW\u2019s engagement with the
\n Education Centre at Zeitz MOCAA.<\/p>\n
\n milestone in our more than 40-year engagement with art,” stated
\n Hakan Tiftik, CEO of Borusan Otomotiv. “This
\n support represents a natural extension of Borusan Group’s
\n long-standing commitment to culture and the arts, as well as the
\n strong and authentic relationship that the BMW brand we represent in
\n T\u00fcrkiye has established with the art world. We will continue to build
\n on this deeply rooted heritage, shaping our vision in culture and the
\n arts with a long-term and strategic perspective.”<\/p>\n
This dedication reflects both Borusan Group’s deeply rooted
\n cultural legacy and BMW’s authentic relationship with the global art
\n world. In 2025 alone, Borusan Otomotiv reinforced this commitment by
\n supporting Contemporary Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye’s leading international art
\n fair, and playing an important role in BMW’s 50th Art Car anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n
\n through a series of distinct events, art fairs, festivals, and dealer
\n openings, showcasing iconic works by artists including
\n Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons
\n , and Julie Mehretu’s latest 2024 \u201crolling
\n sculpture\u201d. By creating meaningful touchpoints between international
\n art movements and local audiences, Borusan Otomotiv continues to
\n strengthen T\u00fcrkiye’s position as a vital hub in the global cultural landscape.<\/p>\n
\n decades. Borusan Otomotiv, through the BMW brand, contributes to the
\n development of contemporary art through its partnership with
\n Contemporary Istanbul. Borusan Holding has also played a significant
\n role in T\u00fcrkiye’s cultural and artistic landscape by supporting the
\n Istanbul Music Festival (IMF), organized by the Istanbul Foundation
\n for Culture and Arts (\u0130KSV), of which it is a founding member, since
\n the festival’s very first edition. Since 1977, Borusan Sanat has been
\n working towards making classical music more accessible to wider
\n audiences and continues its activities under the Borusan Kocab\u0131y\u0131k
\n Foundation today. Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (BIPO) was
\n founded 26 years ago in line with this vision. Borusan Contemporary,
\n on the other hand, continues to foster dialogue between artists and
\n audiences through its unique office-museum concept, presenting the
\n works of internationally renowned artists such as Bill Viola, Doug
\n Aitken, Axel H\u00fctte, and Edward Burtynsky at the historic Perili K\u00f6\u015fk.
\n Borusan Contemporary also develops exhibitions and public programmes
\n centred on the Borusan Contemporary Art Collection. In addition to
\n being a member of ICOM, the Borusan Contemporary Art Collection is the
\n first collection in T\u00fcrkiye to join IACCCA (International Association
\n of Corporate Collections of Contemporary Art).<\/p>\n
\n on contemporary art, design, sound, film, classical music, and jazz.
\n The company views its cultural activities as an expression of
\n corporate citizenship and a meaningful way of giving back to the
\n societies in which it operates. Through a broad network of
\n partnerships and sponsorships across artistic disciplines and
\n international markets, BMW has become one of the leading supporters of
\n arts and culture worldwide, including initiatives such as the BMW Art
\n Journey, the Berlin Biennale, and Art Basel.<\/p>\n
The Venice Biennale represents one of the world’s most
\n prestigious platforms for contemporary art. \u0130KSV has been coordinating
\n the T\u00fcrkiye Pavilion since 2007, and since 2014, the Pavilion has had
\n a permanent venue at the Sale d’Armi, Arsenale. As the commissioner of
\n the Pavilion, \u0130KSV brings together institutional and individual
\n support each year to provide the necessary resources for invited
\n artists and architects to develop their works under the best possible conditions.<\/p>\n
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (\u0130KSV) is a
\n non-profit organisation advancing culture through festivals,
\n biennials, international collaborations, education programmes, artist
\n funds and awards, and cultural policy initiatives since 1973.<\/p>\n
\n deeper\u00a0insights into its global initiatives can be followed on
\n Instagram at\u00a0@BMWGroupCulture<\/a>.<\/p>\n