Vue de la mer avec un bateau à moteur, un petit bateau et un oiseau en vol, avec des montagnes en arrière-plan et un ciel nuageux.
The building of the Saye Kampüs in Tarlabaşı (Istanbul), cultural partner of Secant Space.
The building of the Saye Kampüs in Tarlabaşı (Istanbul), cultural partner of Secant Space.
The building of the Saye Kampüs in Tarlabaşı (Istanbul), cultural partner of Secant Space.
The building of the Saye Kampüs in Tarlabaşı (Istanbul), cultural partner of Secant Space.
The building of the Saye Kampüs in Tarlabaşı (Istanbul), cultural partner of Secant Space.
Vue sur la mer depuis une terrasse avec des bâtiments résidentiels, une mosquée avec deux minarets, et une colline en arrière-plan, lors d'une fin d'après-midi ensoleillée.
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  • Our Locations

    We currently operate across two locations, offering distinct atmospheres and working conditions.

    Tarlabaşı — The Campus Building

    The first space is a fully restored house located in Tarlabaşı, just a few minutes from Taksim Square and Arter. Since its renovation in 2022, the house has hosted events led by Saye, an international art collective active both on land and at sea. Saye has opened its doors to many bold and independent projects, fostering an environment where experimentation is encouraged, exploration is valued, and transformation is understood as both personal and collective.

    Cihangir — The Apartment Studio

    The second space is located in Cihangir, within a large shared apartment where Secant Space’s curator also lives. The resident occupies an entire floor, including a private bedroom, studio, and workspace. A spacious terrace overlooking the Bosphorus offers a peaceful setting for reflection, open-air work, or conversations that flow easily with the city’s rhythm.

    Although in a lively and central neighborhood, the apartment remains calm — the main sounds around are those of the cats, birds, and even the occasional rooster, mingling with the distant hum of boats crossing the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn.

    For any questions or to request additional photos of both spaces, feel free to contact us.

  • The stay can be planned for periods ranging from 1 week to 3 months, depending on availability. All residents will be given logistical information and details of places to visit, restaurants and other necessities on site.

    If required, a specific program can be prepared in advance with the curator. In this case, remote sessions will be necessary and the curator will be able to work on site before the resident's arrival to ensure an efficient stay.

  • Two different options are offered:

    - A stay of immersion or inspiration in which the resident does not need curatorial support, networking or guidance in their project. The aim is to find a comfortable and accessible place in the centre of Istanbul that is conducive to reflection and research.

    - A stay applied to a specific project that may need support and networking on the ground. Curatorial work will be provided before and during the resident's stay.

    This could involve help with:

    • fundraising

    • the organisation of specific meetings

    • thematic suggestions

    • participation in other projects or exhibitions.

    Send us your project and your requirements and we'll get in touch with you for more information.

  • Participation in the residency is based on the project itself, its relationship to Istanbul, and the type of support the residency can provide.

    If you are interested in applying for a residency, we expect a dossier (max. 5 pages) on your project, a portfolio and CV, and details of the option you have chosen (see fees). Don't forget to include your surname, first name and place(s) of residence and work. Send everything to the following email address: contact@secantspace.com

    We promise to get back to you as soon as possible.

  • Open calls for residencies may be organised in collaboration with other venues.

    They will be added on a dedicated page of the website as soon as it opens. We will also communicate about them on our social networks.

  • Bâtiment abandonné avec des fenêtres cassées, murs usés et une végétation abondante, sous un ciel bleu lumineux.

  • Une pelle hydraulique de couleur noire et blanche stationnée sur une rue, avec plusieurs voitures garées à côté, dont une voiture rouge et une voiture jaune. La pelle est équipée d'une grande benne en métal.

  • Un chat noir et blanc allongé dans une boîte en carton, contre un mur en planches blanches.

  • Vue de mer avec un cargo traversant l'océan, plusieurs petits bateaux en avant-plan et une île en arrière-plan sous un ciel nuageux.

  • Vue urbaine d'une intersection avec des voitures et des piétons, bâtiments résidentiels avec un drapeau turc fixé à un balcon, dans une ville en pente avec de nombreux immeubles, sous un ciel partiellement nuageux.

  • Bateau passant devant un phare au coucher du soleil sur la mer.

  • Ancienne aqueduc en pierre avec arches, située dans un paysage verdoyant, sous un ciel bleu.

  • Vue urbaine de bâtiments résidentiels avec vue sur le Bosphore, fontaines en eau dans la mer, et collines avec mosquées et minarets en arrière-plan, sous un ciel clair.

  • Un chat regardant par la fenêtre à deux perruches vertes perchées sur des branches à l'extérieur.