In memory of Vitali Hakko, the founder of Vakko, the Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library fills a significant gap in Türkiye in the fields of art, design, and creativity. The library houses an extensive collection encompassing a wide range of artistic disciplines, including fashion, architecture, photography, painting, sculpture, and cinema. It is open six days a week from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on Mondays.
Establishment Purpose and History
The Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library was established by Cem Hakko, Chairman of the Board of Vakko, as a continuation of his father Vitali Hakko's passion for art and education. The primary goal of the library is to provide a comprehensive resource for professionals, academics, students, and art enthusiasts working in the fields of art and design, and to foster creativity. The library was initially located within the Vakko Nakkaştepe Fashion Center and later moved to the Atatürk Cultural Center, which has become the hub of Türkiye's cultural and artistic life.
Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library
Collection
The library's collection includes resources from almost all areas of art, such as fashion, architecture, photography, painting, sculpture, and cinema. It features not only special editions from prestigious publishers worldwide but also signed editions exclusive to the library, continuously updated printed, digital, and visual archives. The collection also includes biographical information on artists, designers, and architects.
Services Offered
The Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library offers various services to its users:
- Book and Magazine Access: Users can access books and magazines either on-site or online.
- Visual Material Research: Research can be conducted on visual materials such as photographs, posters, and slides.
- Access to Digital Resources: The library provides access to e-books, databases, and online resources.
- Events: Through talks, workshops, and exhibitions held at the library, users have the opportunity to engage more closely with the art world.
- Research Support: Library staff assist users with their research needs.
Collection
Importance of the Library
The Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library is an essential resource center for institutions providing art and design education in Türkiye. Students can deepen their research and find sources for their projects through the rich collection offered by the library. Additionally, the library provides an inspiring environment for artists, designers, and architects. It is an important institution that significantly contributes to Türkiye's cultural and artistic life and supports the development of the art and design fields in the country.
Address: AKM Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi Mete Caddesi No: 2 Beyoğlu/Istanbul
