Art Brings İMÇ Back to Its Roots
A long-term project developed by oktowallz—and a first for Istanbul—the wall gallery “İMÇ_02” is set to open at İMÇ Second Block.
The project takes its cue from İMÇ’s original vision in the 1960s, when contemporary artists were given space as an integral part of the building’s architectural and public design. Nine works created specifically for İMÇ by Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu, Eren Eyüboğlu, Nedim Günsur, Füreya Koral, Yavuz Görey, Ali Teoman Germaner, Sadi Diren, and Kuzgun Acar—each engaging directly with public space—transformed the complex into not just a commercial hub, but one of modern Turkey’s most significant art venues.
ReMap: Old Maps Unfold, New Routes Are Drawn
As oktowallz closes out 2025, it bids farewell to the year with a special exhibition that looks simultaneously to the past and to today’s street culture. Tourist maps published from the 1920s to the present—drawn from the archive of the platform’s founder, Görkem Kızılkayak—set out on an entirely new journey. Once folded and tucked into pockets as tools for exploring the city, these collectible maps are reinterpreted and brought back to life through the hands of nine artists.
Beril Ateş, Bülent Gültek, Cins, Kadir Çıtak, Kaybid, Max on Duty, Meck, MRE, and No More Lies transform these rare maps—each a historical document—
51 YEARS, 51 STENCILS, 51 TRACES…
oktowallz opens December with the raw sincerity of the streets. Between December 4–20, 2025, “51”, a solo exhibition by Street Art LAN—one of the most familiar yet often unseen signatures of Istanbul’s streets—meets the audience at our temporary space in İMÇ.
By day, LAN works as a designer, art historian, painter, and illustrator; by night, he roams the streets with spray paint and stencils. For nearly fifteen years, he has been whispering his concerns onto Istanbul’s walls through irony. READ MORE
“TABULA RASA” by No More Lies
For its fourth exhibition, Oktowallz hosts one of Istanbul’s most influential street artists, No More Lies. The show, titled “Tabula Rasa”, will be on view from September 26 to October 17, 2025, at Oktowallz’s temporary space in the 5th Block of İMÇ.
For the past 15 years, No More Lies has left his mark on the streets with animal stencils and stamp series. Now, he brings his entire street journey together in a retrospective show titled “Tabula Rasa.”
Ready to say goodbye to summer with street.
From August 29 – September 7, 2025, more than 20 artists will gather at our Street Art Flea Market at IMÇ Block 5, No. 5409 – the temporary home of oktowallz.
@aslisarman @berilates @bulentgultek @cheksparow @cins3000 @plakjackk @gulsensenoll @kadircitak @kaybid @keter.std @kienart @meckhanised @mrexmre @msgsuillustrasyon @nomoreliesart @omeria @ozanaktunadraws @ozcecoskun @pinarbirim @ugur.acil @simaybahcivan @streetartlan @tuncdindas @turshutursulari @vardalcanis
Volta by Kaybid
Apr 17 – May 5, 2025, Exhibition Indoor @oktowallz İMÇ
Open monday-saturday.
Monday 14:00/18:00. Tuesday-Saturday 10:00/18:00.
May 6-12, 2025,
By appointement only! Please send an e-mail to oktowallz@gmail.com for an appointment
A solo exhibition by Kaybid, featuring paintings that hum their own songs, invites you to listen, feel, and maybe even dance.
Volta is more than a street art exhibition — it’s a reflection of Kaybid’s multifaceted creative practice. Visitors will experience a blend of collage, animation, and AI-generated music, as Kaybid moves between roles: street artist, record label owner, and songwriter.
Kaybid:
“Volta is also a musical term, used to mark alternate endings in repeated sections of a piece. For example, the first time it’s played, you hear the ‘first volta,’ and on the next repeat, the ‘second volta.’ It means the same section ends differently each time — just like the mental loops I walk while wandering the city streets. Always starting in the same place, always ending with a different story.”
Proudly presented by Kaybid Records
For this exhibition, Kaybid Records focuses on music created in collaboration with AI, inspired by the artworks on view. The aim is to explore experimental, forward-thinking sounds — and open a dialogue around creativity between human and machine.
Get to know about Volta pieces and music here
Special thanks to The Orchard Turkey, Jotun, Donut Store and MTN 94 for their contributions to the Volta exhibition.
“Beyond Walls” by Saype
May 7 – May 12, 2025, Exhibition Indoor @212 Studio, Karaköy
Open everyday except sunday 10:00-18:00
May 14 – May 31, 2025, Exhibition Indoor @oktowallz İMÇ
Open monday-saturday.
12:00/16:00.
For its first international event, Oktowallz presents a selection of limited edition prints from Saype’s Beyond Walls project. The exhibition will take place at 212 Studio from May 7–12, 2025, featuring numbered, signed, and never-before-exhibited photographs from key stages of the project — with a special focus on its Istanbul and Hatay chapter.
Saype will be in Istanbul for the occasion and will join the exhibition closing.
Special thanks to 212 Studio, Ece & Romain Narcy, Yeliz & Selim Makzume for their contributions to the Beyond Walls exhibition.
“Street Fight”
by No More Lies & Basta
May 22, 2025, Event
One of Oktowallz’s main goals is to organize events that celebrate all aspects of street culture. Our event titled “Street Fight” will feature a creative face-off between Istanbul’s beloved street food brand Basta and street artist No More Lies.
As the chefs from Basta serve themed street food creations, No More Lies will be painting live — giving the audience a chance to taste, watch, and join the conversation with both the chefs and the artist.
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