EVİN is a pioneering contemporary art gallery located in Bebek, one of Istanbul’s historic neighborhoods. Founded in 1996 by Evin and Ümit İyem, second-generation members of an artist family, the gallery sustains a rich family legacy rooted in authentic artistic expression, trust-based relationships, and social sensitivity, while also evolving with the innovative spirit required by the changing conditions of our time.

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In 2003, EVİN moved into its current historic mansion, which holds the distinction of being the first building in Turkey designed specifically to function as an art gallery. With this architectural heritage, the gallery has become one of the most significant venues in Istanbul’s art scene. Hosting over 200 exhibitions to date, EVİN is recognized for its curatorial vision, its long-standing relationships with artists, and its efforts to strengthen the bond between art and society.

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Representing carefully selected leading contemporary artists, EVİN collaborates with both established and emerging names. Alongside solo exhibitions, the gallery also organizes thematic group shows that include AI-based practices and performative works. With its two-story exhibition space, permanent collection section, project room, gallery shop, and the İyem Library—housing rare signed art books—EVİN creates an intimate setting where original artworks are encountered, acquired, and deeply engaged with.

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Today, the gallery is directed by third-generation family members Osman Nuri İyem and Gizem Kâhya İyem, who carry forward its legacy with an innovative and future-oriented vision rooted in tradition. The founding principles of ethical art practice, artist-centered engagement, and social interaction continue to evolve through contemporary curatorial methods and digital initiatives.

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As a pioneer of artwork certification systems, documenting the archives of its represented artists, and offering audiences more than just exhibitions, EVİN operates on the scale of a cultural institution—serving as a space for meaningful encounters between art and society.