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Salt Beyoglu, #11 Istiklal Cd. is one of my favorite contemporary art venues in Istanbul. This multi-floored building hosts several exhibitions at any one time and is always 'out there' in the most honest, exploratory sense of contemporary art and inventiveness. There is also a theater which screen films and other media. Free admission. Make it a point to stop in. Artistic freedom is increasingly important to pro-actively support in Turkey.
Just about right across the street is one of KOC University's buildings. There is a small gallery in the rear left side of the ground floor (free admission) that always seems to have a thought provoking photography exhibition exploring Turkey's cultural heritage. Having this and the edgier SALT so close by is wonderful.
Note that SALT Galata is a second SALT exhibition and research center in Karakoy, closer to the Bosphorus shores. 11 Bankalar Cd. This SALT, in a restored Ottoman Bank building also has beautiful views over to the old city.
Enter this link in your browser for an interesting article on the SALT galleries.
http://www.theguideistanbul.com/location/salt-beyo%C4%9Flu
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