Essential İzmir Art Gallery Experience

For art enthusiasts traveling to İzmir, this gallery is a must-visit. It's a medium-sized, two-floor space, yet its curated displays rival those of much larger galleries. They feature rotating exhibitions; previous ones have showcased Picasso and Miró. The current exhibition hails from Turkish shipping magnate Lucien Arkas's private collection, highlighting the growth of 20th-century art and evolving aesthetics in Türkiye, showcasing leading Turkish painters under the theme Tradition & Modernity. Admission is a modest 100 TL (about 2 USD), with seniors at just 50 TL. There's also a small shop offering souvenirs and catalogs, including those from past exhibitions. Plan for about 90 minutes to enjoy the exhibition comfortably.