As the country’s first modern andcontemporary artmuseum, it serves an important need.
And by focusing on Turkish art, it highlights the country’s artistic innovations.
Piano is no stranger todesigning museums.
Photo: Cemal Emden, courtesy of Istanbul Modern
The Whitney Museum and the Centre Pompidou are among his notable works.
I was fortunate to experience Renzo Pianos extraordinary building, Istanbul Modern, in person, says Kim.
I knew it was special when I saw photos of it and it exceeded my expectations in real life.
Photo: Eugene Kim/My Modern Met
Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview.
Especially with its transparent ground floor, the building is a great asset for the public space in Istanbul.
This transparency allows the Bosphorus and the park behind the museum to be visually integrated.
Photo: Enrico Cano, courtesy of Istanbul Modern
At the same time, the museum’s simple design reinforces our audience-oriented approach.
Furthermore, Istanbul is located in a very seismically active region.
How does the architecture help to welcome the public and include them in the space?
Photo: Eugene Kim/My Modern Met
Also, all the spaces on this floor can be visited free of charge.
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How does the building’s design work to enhance the artwork it contains?
Renzo Piano highlights that his designs for museum buildings are centered on works of art.
Photo: Eugene Kim/My Modern Met
These studies ensured that the design would be in line with the museum’s collections and exhibition strategies.
The simple palette of industrial materials referencing the first museum building also helps the artworks to stand out.
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