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The Istanbul Biennial, titled "The Three-Legged Cat," will not proceed with its planned second and third phases after curator Christine Tohmé resigned due to personal circumstances, as announced by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). The first phase ran from September 20 to November 23, spanning eight venues and attracting over 600,000 visitors. The biennial's early end follows a turbulent period, including the overturning of the advisory board's 2023 curator selection, which sparked protests. IKSV stated that preparations for the 19th Istanbul Biennial, scheduled for 2027, will begin shortly, with a new curator to be announced in 2026.
