Contemporary Istanbul 2010 - the leading contemporary art fair in the country and around the region now accepts gallery applications for its 5th international edition, taking place during the year of 2010 European Capital of Culture in Istanbul.

The fifth edition of Contemporary Istanbul will take place from 25th to 28th November 2010. As the most extensive "modern and contemporary art" event in Turkey, Contemporary Istanbul aims to promote the cultural and artistic life of Turkey.

For four days, Contemporary Istanbul is hosting national and international galleries, artists from all over the world, collectors, museum directors, curators, art critics, members of press and art lovers at Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC). And in addition to the main event, Contemporary Istanbul is organizing through the year several side events and art projects such as conferences, exhibitions with the aim of contributing to the country's contemporary art development.