Hara İstanbul with Faika Ergüder: An Art Space Opening Space for New Voices
An interview with Faika Ergüder, the director of Hara İstanbul established in Istanbul's Sarıyer district, discussing the venue's vision and projects for young artists.
Located in Uskumruköy, Sarıyer, Istanbul, and founded by artist Canan Bozbağ, the multidisciplinary art space Hara İstanbul shares its collective curatorial processes and future vision through the account of director Faika Ergüder.
The Birth of Hara İstanbul in the Art World
Having recently taken its place on Istanbul's dynamic culture and art map and transformed into a point of intersection for creative ideas, the multidisciplinary art space Hara İstanbul draws attention with its approach that goes beyond traditional forms of exhibition.
Establishment Information and Contact Details
Founded by artist Canan Bozbağ, the venue is located in Uskumruköy, Sarıyer. Welcoming visitors on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 12:30 and 18:30, the art center held its first exhibition on September 1, 2022, with Güneş Terkol's work titled Sound Landscapes.
Collective Processes and Curatorial Approach
The venue's director, Faika Ergüder, states that Hara İstanbul's exhibition program is formed entirely through a collective process and is thus managed by an 11-member Exhibition Board.
Institutionalization and Sustainability Goals
Having achieved an independent and non-profit structure with the Hara Foundation, which successfully completed its institutionalization process, the venue aims to bring sustainable art projects for the future to life.
Projects Where Gastronomy and Art Meet
Opening wide spaces for young artists and supporting new voices, Hara İstanbul is preparing to focus in the coming period on experience-oriented projects that bring gastronomy and art together under the same roof.