Arkas Sanat
Izmir
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Mistral Çarsi, Çinarli, Ankara Asfalti Cd D:1.
Kat, 35170 Konak/Izmir, Turkey
In 2024, the Centre Pompidou and the Arkas Sanat Foundation started a fruitful partnership to establish the Lucien Arkas Sanat Merkezi, the seventh art centre in the cultural network developed by the Foundation in Izmir. Building on the success of its opening in 2026, the partnership will continue over the next five years, with two exhibitions drawn from the French national collection and conceived in dialogue with the Turkish foundation’s programming themes.
Founded in 2011, Arkas Art aims to contribute to the cultural and artistic life of Izmir through a network of seven art centers, each dedicated to a different artistic period and presenting selections from the Arkas Collection alongside national and international exhibitions. Together, these series of art centers foster a sustained cultural ecosystem across the city, strengthening access to art, encouraging dialogue between different artistic narratives, and embedding contemporary cultural production into Izmir’s urban fabric.
Lucien Arkas Art Center opened to visitors in April 2026 in Izmir’s Bayrakli district. As the seventh destination along the Arkas Art route spread throughout the city, the center is conceived as a hub for international exhibitions and collections, as well as educational programs, screenings, conferences, cultural events, and gatherings. Located within the retail section of the Mistral Building, a prominent business and residential complex, the center offers 1,110 m² of exhibition space, complemented by a conference hall, foyer, workshop, and office areas.
