Hayaka Arti

An art space which calls itself a ‘platform’ rather than a gallery, an increasing trend in the Istanbul contemporary art scene these days, Hayaka Artı is located in the gallery district of Tophane, off a street filled with galleries.

Hayaka Artı was founded in 2006, originally in Seyrantepe, by the artist Dilara Akay. The move to Tophane took place two years later and Akay has been using the multi-functional space as her studio, and allowing other artists to do the same.