23 - 25 November 2011
Sotheby's Institute of Art is pleased to offer this three-day course, held during one of the most dynamic Art Fairs in the region, Contemporary Istanbul. The course comprises lectures, panel discussions and guided visits to the Fair and key art institutions in this vibrant city. In addition to focusing on international Contemporary art from the early years to today, as well as the flourishing Turkish art scene, the course examines collecting strategies and the complexities of the international art market.
Venue: The Sofa Hotel, Istanbul
| Wednesday, 23 November: Introduction to Contemporary Art |
| 09:30 – 10.00 |
Welcome and Registration |
| 10.00 – 11.15 |
Contemporary Art: The Early Years
Dr. Pierre Saurisse, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| 11.30 – 12.30 |
Themes in Contemporary Art, Part I
Dr. Pierre Saurisse, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| 12.30 – 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 – 15.15 |
Themes in Contemporary Art, Part II
Dr. Pierre Saurisse, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| 16.15 – 17.45 |
Guided Visit: Istanbul Modern |
| 19.00 (TBC) |
Opening Preview, Contemporary Istanbul |
| Thursday, 24 November: Contemporary Art and Collecting |
| 10.00 – 11.15 |
Global Art in the New Millennium
Dr. Pierre Saurisse, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| 11.30 – 12.30 |
Turkish Art in a Global Context
Elif Bayoglu, Head of Sale, Contemporary Turkish Art, Sotheby’s |
| 12.30 – 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 – 15.15 |
Panel: Collecting Contemporary Art
Moderator: Dr. Pierre Saurisse, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London
Elif Bayoglu, Head of Sale, Contemporary Turkish Art, Sotheby’s |
| 16.15 – 17.30 |
Guided Visit: Istanbul Galleries (Galleries TBC)
Dr. Pierre Saurisse, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| Friday, 25 November: The Art Market |
| 10.00 – 11.15 |
Art Markets: Religion, History, Art & Money
Dr. Iain Robertson, Head of Art Business Studies, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| 11.30 – 12.45 |
Today’s International Art Market
Dr. Iain Robertson, Head of Art Business Studies, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| 12.45 – 14.15 |
Lunch |
| 14.45 – 17.00 |
Guided Visit: Contemporary Istanbul
Dr. Pierre Saurisse, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London |
| 17.00 |
Reception |
The timetable may be subject to change.
Fee: £950; the fee includes lectures, panels, guided tours, lunches, fair tickets, transportation during the course, receptions and course material.
For more information:
Contact Gillian Bayston, Public Programmes Manager
+44 (0)207 462 2490 or g.bayston@sothebysinstitute.com
