1st International Istanbul Contemporary Art Exhibitions

In the first Biennial held in 1987, Istanbul became the host, for the first time to internationally known artists such as Jean Michel Alberola, Marcus Lpertz, François Morellet, Arnulf Rainer, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and Gilberto Zorio. Additionally, there were international exhibitions from Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and Yugoslavia. Turkish artists, galleries, and collectors also participated.