İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1973 by business and art enthusiasts led by Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı. It aims to give the public access to high-quality cultural programming from Turkey and abroad, and to introduce Türkiye’s artistic heritage to the world. Its key fields include organising international festivals and biennials — most notably the Istanbul Biennial —supporting artistic production across disciplines, preserving traditional arts, and contributing to cultural policy development.