Platform Garanti Contemporary Art Center

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Istiklal Caddesi 276, Beyoglu 34340
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 212 245 7300
Telephone (other)
+90 212 293 2361
Fax
+90 212 293 3071
E-Mail
platform@garanti.com.tr
E-Mail (2)
platformgaranti.gsm@gmail.com
Website
http://www.platform.garanti.com.tr
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
Platform is a not-for-profit institution of which the operating costs, and partial program support are met by Garanti Bank Turkey. Additional programme support is diversified including a wide range of foundation and public money, governmental or otherwise mainly from Western Europe and the United States. All funding accrued through these sources is directly spent on programs. It has 4 full-time staff, interns and volunteers. PR, press, design, maintenance and services are outsourced.
Mission and Objectives

Located in the most vibrant area of Istanbul, Platform’s mission is to act as a dynamic catalyst for the dissemination, research and practice of contemporary art in Istanbul, Turkey and the region. It is a meeting point for exchange between contemporary artists, curators and critics.

Main Projects / Activities

Platform contains an artist archive, research and lecture spaces, the Istanbul Residency Program, and on street level, an exhibition space committed to exhibiting contemporary art from Turkey and abroad. The institution has organized 28 exhibitions, held 83 public talks and conferences, provides a comprehensive international library of contemporary art and research archive for students and professionals. The Istanbul Residency Program was initiated in January 2003 and is open to contemporary visual artists, critics and curators of contemporary art. Details are on the website

Contact (1) Full Name
Öykü Özsoy
Head of the organisation
Vasıf Kortun
Contact (2) Full Name
November Paynter