Meşher — Attraction in Beyoğlu

Such an eclectic place... Well kept Free of entry

Foundation, the recently inaugurated Meşher is an exhibition space characterized by a broad spectrum of disciplines. As such, it aims to answer a need by providing a dedicated infrastructure for a wide range of programming.

With its overall interdisciplinary approach, Meşher advocates the creation of new dialogues across time and cultures, not only through its exhibitions but also its comprehensive array of parallel activities such as publications, workshops and conferences. The exhibitions are mainly conceptualized and produced in-house through a network of collaborations with national and international experts, curators, and institutions, thus providing a platform of dialogue and inspiration in Turkey and abroad.

Meşher’s characteristic historical building was first mentioned in the Charles E. Goad map as Friedmann Appartments, and later referred to as Meymaret Han on the 1932 map of J. Pervititich, which presumably indicates that its architect might have been Petraki Meymaridis Effendi. Under the Republic, the building changed its name to Meymenet Han, as indicated in the 1950 map by Suat Nirven. Restored between 2007 and 2009, the building housed VKV’s contemporary art center Arter until 2018.

Located in the historic and cultural center of Istanbul, on the pedestrian street of Istiklal, Meşher, which takes its name from the Ottoman Turkish word meaning exhibition space, aims to heighten public understanding and appreciation by attracting the widest possible audience, thus leading to greater cultural awareness and...

Initiated by the Vehbi Koç Foundation, the recently inaugurated Meşher is an exhibition space characterized by a broad spectrum of disciplines. As such, it aims to answer a need by providing a dedicated infrastructure for a wide range of programming.

With its overall interdisciplinary approach, Meşher advocates the creation of new dialogues across time and cultures, not only through its exhibitions but also its comprehensive array of parallel activities such as publications, workshops and conferences. The exhibitions are mainly conceptualized and produced in-house through a network of collaborations with national and international experts, curators, and institutions, thus providing a platform of dialogue and inspiration in Turkey and abroad.

Meşher’s characteristic historical building was first mentioned in the Charles E. Goad map as Friedmann Appartments, and later referred to as Meymaret Han on the 1932 map of J. Pervititich, which presumably indicates that its architect might have been Petraki Meymaridis Effendi. Under the Republic, the building changed its name to Meymenet Han, as indicated in the 1950 map by Suat Nirven. Restored between 2007 and 2009, the building housed VKV’s contemporary art center Arter until 2018.

Located in the historic and cultural center of Istanbul, on the pedestrian street of Istiklal, Meşher, which takes its name from the Ottoman Turkish word meaning exhibition space, aims to heighten public understanding and appreciation by attracting the widest possible audience, thus leading to greater cultural awareness and...

This museum tickled my literature taste buds. The art - books, movie posters, comic books and vignettes of old movies - was so neatly and tastefully arranged! There is security at the door to ensure that everyone's safe. They're very welcoming and helpful. There are also personnel on each floor available to answer any of your questions. I just enjoyed walking around and being surrounded by literature - each section with its own theme. There are three floors to explore. Apparently, they change the theme quite regularly and there are exhibitions every so often. I would have loved to see that. It is insane to see how much Istanbul's culture has influenced western movies over the decades. I would highly recommend this experience to art and literature enthusiasts who need a quiet moment to contemplate art. The museum isn't too crowded with tourists and it's free! No flash photography but you can...