YARAT Contemporary Art Space
| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Aida Mahmudova |
| Founded at | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Legal status | Non-profit art organization |
| Headquarters | YARAT Building |
| Coordinates | 40°20′24″N 49°50′15″E / 40.340135°N 49.837443°E |
| Website | https://www.yarat.az |
YARAT Contemporary Art Space (Azerbaijani: YARAT Müasir İncəsənət Məkanı) also referred to simply as YARAT, is a non-profit art organization based in Baku, Azerbaijan, founded by artist Aida Mahmudova in 2011. YARAT (Azerbaijani: yarat, lit. 'create') is dedicated to contemporary art with a long-term commitment to creating a hub for artistic practice, research, thinking and education in the Caucasus, Central Asia and the surrounding region. The building is located near National Flag Square.