Tuba Şamlı: The Drowned Gods at x-ist, Istanbul — 15 Oct–14 Nov 2026
x-ist in Gümüşsuyu presents The Drowned Gods, the first solo exhibition of Tuba Şamlı: around twenty works in acrylic pen on paper, most made in 2026, that set Icarus, Prometheus and the Titans beside modern disasters such as the Challenger shuttle. Water becomes the place where human ambition, myth and power meet time — and where sinking may hold the possibility of another beginning.
| Exhibition | Tuba Şamlı: The Drowned Gods |
|---|---|
| Artist(s) | Tuba Şamlı |
| Gallery | x-ist (Art x-ist) |
| Exhibition type | Solo exhibition (the artist’s first) — works in acrylic pen on paper, including diptychs and a triptych |
| Dates | 15 October – 14 November 2026 (opening reception: not announced — check with the gallery) |
| Address | Gümüşsuyu Mah., Süren Apartmanı, Mete Cad. No: 8, Kat: 1, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Opening hours | Tuesday–Saturday 11:00–19:00; closed Sunday and Monday |
| Phone | +90 212 291 77 84 |
| [email protected] | |
| Gallery website | artxist.com |
| Official exhibition page | The Drowned Gods at x-ist (Türkçe) |
| Artist page | No official artist website found — check with the gallery |
| Social media | x-ist: Instagram · X · Facebook |
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Our in-depth article on this exhibition looks at the artist, the work and why the show matters. For more openings in Istanbul, Ankara, London, Paris, Spain, Dubai and the United States, see Upcoming Art Exhibitions in Leading Galleries.
Cover image: Tuba Şamlı, IKARUS, 2026, acrylic pen on paper, 100 × 70 cm. © the artist. Courtesy the artist and x-ist, Istanbul. Details are taken from the gallery’s official exhibition page; please confirm hours with the venue before visiting.