What role does Istanbul play for migrant artists?

How does Istanbul shape the experiences of migrant artists? We asked researcher Meriç Çağlar from The Association for Migration Research what the "Art, Gender and Displacement" report revealed about migrant artists in Istanbul. Set against Istanbul’s paradoxical role as both a city of creative possibility and structural constraint, the research highlights the politics of visibility, the gendered dynamics of artistic ecosystems, and the significance of care-based cultural spaces. Read the full report on our website, link below. 📝 https://tr.boell.org/en/2026/06/26/art-gender-and-displacement