Artists
Explore the biographies, artworks and exhibition histories of artists who have taken part in the gallery programme since 1996.

Hasan KIRAN
1966–
"Hasan Kıran is a Turkish painter and academician born in Malatya in 1966."

Süleyman Saim TEKCAN
1940–
"Since 2004, he has continued his work as the Founding Chairman of the Board of Directors of IMOGA - Istanbul Graphic Arts Museum."

Himmet ÖCAL
The artist's works create layers of color depth and perspective within themselves. The aim is to deepen the visual depth created in the viewer, also in the realm of thought, through the use of abstract colors.

Olga ADAM
“OLGA ADAM’s art project “All the Money in the World” The focus of this course is the idea that money is not money without image, the examination of the power of art to influence the world, and now this idea…”

Devrim ERBİL
1937–
"He was born in Uşak in 1937."

Hakan ESMER
1973–
“The artist, who has held 41 solo exhibitions, has a total of 15 awards, including the Pharmacists' Association Painting Competition, the Tobacco Monopoly Painting Competition, the Şefik Bursalı Painting Competition, the Antalya Painting Festival, the Tal

Ergin İNAN
1943–
“He held solo exhibitions at Galeri November Berlin in 1979, Galeri Nev-Istanbul in 1988, Yapı Kredi Bankası Kazım Taşkent Art Gallery in 1995, Galeri Artist-Istanbul in 2001, and Galeri Artist-Berlin in 2008.”

Habip AYDOĞDU
1952–
The artist, who lives in Ankara, has been working as a freelance painter since 1987.

Abdul Hüseyin RAUFOĞLU
“Abdul Hüseyin RAUFOĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Abdurrahim GÜNEY
1969–
“Abdurrahim Güney was born in 1969 in Pasinler district of Erzurum.”

Abdurrahman KAPLAN
1947–
"Abdurrahman Kaplan was born in Karaman in 1947."

Adil HAMDULLAHOĞLU
“Adil HAMDULLAHOĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Adnan ÇOKER
1927–2022
"He was born in Istanbul in 1927."

Adnan TURANİ
1925–
“He held exhibitions in Turkey and in Germany, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, France, the USA, Yugoslavia, India, Jordan, Alexandria, and Belgium, and participated in group exhibitions.”

Afak BÜYÜKAĞAKIZI
“Afak BÜYÜKAĞAKIZI is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Ahmadov Hanlar AHMADOĞLU
1946–
“Khanlar Ahmedov was born in Baku on June 12, 1946.”

Ahmedov Hakani HANLAROĞLU
“Ahmedov Hakani HANLAROĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Ahmedov Zakir EHMEDOĞLU
1955–
“Zakir Ahmedov is an Azerbaijani sculptor and painter born in Baku in 1955.”

Ahmet ÇAPAR
"Ahmet Çapar is an Antalya-based artist who comes from a background in Turkish language and literature teaching and produces work in the fields of painting and ceramics."

Ahmet YEŞİL
1954–
"Ahmet Yeşil was born in Mersin in 1954."

Ahunur ÖZKAZARAN
1975–
"Ahunur Özkarahan was born in 1975."

Alev Ermiş MAVİTAN
1957–
In order to draw attention to the human figure, the paintings are usually against an abstract background.

Ali CANDAŞ
1940–
"His artistic sensibilities were ignited while he was teaching painting at the Çapa Teacher Training School in Istanbul."

Ali ÖZÇELİK
1950–
"In 1989, she completed her Master's degree in Visual and Environmental Arts at the Istanbul Technical University Institute of Social Sciences."

Ali Teoman GERMANER
1934–
“Until his retirement in February 2001, he served as a workshop instructor and head of the Sculpture Department at Mimar Sinan University.”

Ali ZÜLFİKAR
1971–
"His works have been shown in approximately 200 international solo and group exhibitions in various museums and art galleries."

Alyona SUHOBOROVA
"Alyona SUHOBOROVA is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Anastasia KEVICH
"Anastasia KEVICH is recognized as an innovator in modern art."

Apostrofes
“Apostrofes is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Arif AZİZ
1943–
"Arif Aziz is an Azerbaijani painter, graphic artist, and art educator born in Baku in 1943."

Artsrun APRESYAN
“His works are included in private collections in more than 10 countries, including the United States, Germany, France, Spain, England, Russia, Canada, Georgia, Cyprus, Turkey, Iran, and Armenia.”

Arzu TECER
"For me, nature is a source of art."

Ashot YAN
1983–
He illustrated many books.”

Asil ARGUN
1993–
"Asil Argun was born in Antalya in 1993."

Asil EROĞLU
"Asil EROĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Assim RESULOĞLU
1955–
"The artist has held numerous solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions and biennials."

Asuman Hasırcıoğlu TORLAK
“Asuman Hasırcıoğlu Torlak is a contemporary artist and curator who lives and works in Cologne, Germany.”

Attila DURAK
1967–
The artist's portfolio consists of social documentary photographs taken in Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Spain, Hungary, England, Canada, America, Peru, and Turkey, as well as experimental works primarily using alternative ph

Augusto VIGNALI
1949–
"Augusto Vignali is an Italian artist, illustrator, and graphic designer born in Parma in 1949."

Avni ARBAŞ
1919–2003
“Avni Arbaş was born in Istanbul in 1919.”

Aydın ÇUKUROVA
"Aydın Çukurova is a contemporary Turkish artist who uses transparent and mixed techniques in his paintings."

Aydın ZOR
"Aydın Zor is a graphic designer, academic, and art researcher."

Aylin BAYRAM BADANCI
1972–
"Aylin Bayram Badancı, born in 1972 in Bayındır, İzmir, is a painter and visual arts teacher."

Ayşegül İZER
1959–
"He was born in Istanbul in 1959."

Ayşegül KORA
"Ayşegül Kora was born in Istanbul."

Ayşegül TURAN
“Ayşegül TURAN is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Ayşen ERTE
"The artist continues her painting and printmaking work in her studio and gives training seminars."

Bahar (Susur) AKAY
1973–
"He was born in Istanbul in 1973."

Balkan Naci İSİMYELİ
1947–2022
"He was born in Adapazarı in 1947."

Başak Erdem ATASOY
“He received his education at the Istanbul Technical University State Conservatory, violin department, under the supervision of Prof.”

Basri ERDEM
1948–
"He was born in Akçaköy, Lüleburgaz in 1948."

Bedri BAYKAM
1957–
"He was born in Ankara in 1957."

Bekir KİRİŞCAN
“Bekir Kirişcan completed his undergraduate education in Graphic Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Anadolu University, between 1998 and 2002.”

Berna KAYA
"Berna KAYA is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Berrin AKYÜZ
“Berrin AKYÜZ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Berrin İLHAN
“What kept me going was the magic of those underlined sentences that made up the lines I read about philosophy, psychology, and art; awareness that developed through understanding and awakening. I believe that people who create art must first and foremost

Berrin TANKUT
1962–
"Berrin Tankut, born in 1962 in Tire district of İzmir, is a painter and especially an engraver/printmaker."

Bettina BREİTKOPF
“Bettina BREITKOPF is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Betül AKKOYUNLU
1952–
“Born in Ceyhan in 1952, the artist graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting in 1998 with top honors.”

Bihrat MAVİTAN
1948–
“I’ve held countless exhibitions, received awards, I’ve been dreaming since 1948, painting since 1959, sculpting since 1969, and it seems this will continue.”

Bilal NİKAZİQİ
1955–
"He was born on April 1, 1955, near Ulcinj, a coastal city in Montenegro."

Bilge AKAY
“Bilge AKAY is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Bilge AKSOY
“Bilge AKSOY is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Birce ÖZATEŞ
1972–
“Birce Özateş Meral is a painter and visual arts teacher born in Ankara in 1972.”

Burhan DOĞANÇAY
1929–
"In 1983, the artist's designs began to be woven as tapestries in Aubusson, France, a renowned center for carpet weaving."

Burhan UYGUR
1940–1992
“Burhan Uygur was born in Giresun in 1940.”

C.COPAHTCO
“COPAHTCO is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Çağla TOMBA
“Çağla TOMBA is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Can GÖKNİL
1945–
"Can Göknil was born in Ankara in 1945."

Canan ÇAKMAK
“Canan ÇAKMAK is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Cavit ŞAMİSLAMOĞLU
“Cavit ŞAMİSLAMOĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Cem Güney ÇEVİKBAS
"Cem Guney is an artist who transforms the magic of horses into an artistic form."

Cemalettin TİMUR
1948–
"Cemalettin Timur, born in Silifke in 1948, graduated from Antalya Aksu Primary Teacher Training School."

Christian ROSNER
1969–
"He has been working as a freelance sculptor since 1998."

Çiğdem ÖZTÜRK
“He also produced works in fields such as advertising graphics, calligraphy, fashion design, decoration, and murals. His works are included in private and official collections.”

Cihat BURAK
1915–1994
“Cihat Burak was born in Istanbul in 1915.”

Cuma OCAKLI
1947–
"He carries out his work in his private studio in Urla, İzmir."

D.GOLESEHMISTT
“GOLESEHMISTT is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Demir KARDAŞ
"She graduated from the Department of Art Theory and Criticism."

Deniz Karakurt ŞEKERCİ
"Deniz Karakurt Şekerci was born in Denizli."

Derya BARDAKCI
“In my work, I generally follow a colorful, expressive, and protest-oriented approach. My paintings often address psycho-social themes.”

Devabil KARA
1962–
“He has held numerous solo exhibitions both in Turkey and abroad, and participated in group exhibitions in Turkey and abroad; his works are in private collections.”

Doğan KARİP
"Doğan KARİP is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Efsane NİKDEL
“Efsane Nikdel is a painter and multidisciplinary artist born in Fouman, Iran.”

Ekrem KAHRAMAN
1948–
He won 16 awards. Numerous books, catalogs, and brochures have been published about his art; two documentary films have been made about it.

Elif NACİ
1898–1988
"Elif Naci was born in Gallipoli in 1898."

Elvan ANMAÇ
"Elvan Özkavruk Adanır, who also publishes under the name Elvan Anmaç, graduated from Ege University's Department of Textile Engineering."

Elvan TEKCAN
1968–
"He was born in Trabzon in 1968."

Emel Gülçin ÜLKER
1956–
"He was born in Samsun in 1956."

Emin BARIN
1913–1987
"Emin Barın was born in Istanbul in 1913."

Emin KOÇ
1962–
The artist has held numerous solo exhibitions in Turkey and has also participated in group exhibitions abroad. His works are included in museum collections.

Emine TUSAVUL
"Tusavul is an artist who works in the fields of graphic design and original printmaking."

Emrah ONARAN
“Emrah ONARAN is a research assistant in the Ceramics Department, Ceramics Major, at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Akdeniz University.”

Emre SENAN
1954–
"Emre Senan, born in Konya in 1954, graduated from Izmir Maarif College in 1971."

Ennio
"Ennio is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Enver GÜNER
1963–
“The artist, who has held many solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions, currently lives in Antalya and continues her work in her studio.”

Enver VAHİDOĞLU
"Enver VAHİDOĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Eren EYÜBOĞLU
1907–1988
“Eren Eyüboğlu was born in 1907 in Iași, Romania.”

Erhan BAYRAMOĞLU
“I founded the Akdeniz University Photography Club in 1983 and served as its academic president until 2011. At my university, I organized joint exhibitions with national and international artists and mentored numerous young photographers.”

Erol KINALI
1944–
"The artist, who has participated in many group exhibitions in Germany, Turkey, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Russia, and Egypt, has many works in private and state collections."

Ertürk BOYANCI
–2008
"Ertürk BOYANCI is a Turkish painter and educator born in Mersin."

Esen EMEKCİ
“Esen EMEKCİ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Esma DEMİR
“Esma DEMİR is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Ethem YUSUFOV
“Ethem YUSUFOV is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Farida HAMITOVNA
1978–
"He was born in Yangiyol, Uzbekistan in 1978."

Fatih URUNÇ
"He held more than 100 exhibitions throughout his life."

Fatma Meral HORNE
1940–
She was the first Turkish woman traveler.

Ferda PULHAN
"Ferda PULHAN is a Turkish painter born in Istanbul."

Feridun ORAL
1961–
Painter, illustrator, and children's book author.

Ferit YAZICI
1972–
“His monumental works can be found in many cities in Turkey, as well as in Monterrey, Mexico and Seoul, South Korea. In addition, his works are included in many national and international private collections.”

Ferruh BAŞAĞA
1914–2010
"Ferruh Başağa was born in Istanbul in 1914."

Fevzi KARAKOÇ
1947–
"In 1979, he received the Salzburg City Prize for his lithographs created at the Salzburg Summer Academy."

Fevzi TÜFEKÇİ
1948–
"In his abstract compositions, which he shaped according to the principle of harmony and balance in his art, the understanding of form in which calligraphic elements are transformed into visual elements has always been dominant."

Fikret OTYAM
1926–
"After participating in group exhibitions, she held her first solo exhibition in 1975."

Filiz BAŞARAN
1951–
“Filiz Başaran was born in Edremit, Balıkesir in 1951.”

Filiz DENİZER
“Filiz Denizer is an artist who produces watercolor portraits and paintings on newspaper, and also provides workshop training.”

Filiz OTYAM
"She started her artistic work in Gazipaşa district of Antalya and continues it to this day with numerous "Original Weaving, Photography and Weaving-Felt" exhibitions both in Turkey and abroad."

Gamze DUMAN
1984–
“Gamze DUMAN is a Turkish painter born in Trabzon in 1984.”

Gamze TEKİN
“Gamze TEKİN is an artist who was part of the contemporary art scene in Turkey in the 1990s.”

Gazi SANSOY
1968–
"He has gradually developed a 'painting' style that is mostly based on figurative imagery, transforming digital images he selects and downloads from the internet with his own unique painterly interventions, and aiming for reconciliation with tradition."

Gencay KASAPÇI
1933–
“In 1994, he built the “Freedom Monument” in Mersin Province. In 1995, he built the “Orange Tree” monument.”

Gözde Eda TEKCAN
1973–
"The artist, who is one of the Founding Board Members of IMOGA Istanbul Graphic Arts Museum, which opened in October 2004, also continues her art and design work at the IMOGA Artess Original Printmaking Workshop."

Gül DEMİR
“Gül DEMİR is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Gül DERMAN
1942–1994
"Between 1982 and 1994, he did screen printing work in Süleyman Saim Tekcan's workshop in Söğütlüçeşme and at the Çamlıca Art House."

Gül Yasa ASLIHAN
1965–
“From 1994 to 2008, she participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions, and represented Turkey at international exhibitions and events.”

Gülay EROĞLU
“Gülay Eroğlu is a Turkish painter and art instructor who continues her work in Antalya.”

Gülsen ERDOĞAN
1940–
“In 1969, he learned engraving from Professor Lengran. In 1984, he did linoleum printing in the studio of painter Gören Bulut. In 1990, he went to Paris and conducted research in museums.”

Gülsün ERBİL
1948–
“Gülsün Erbil is a Turkish painter and artist born in İzmir in 1948.”

Gülsün KARAMUSTAFA
1946–
"He was born in Ankara in 1946."

Gündüz GÖLÖNÜ
1937–
"Gündüz Gölönü was born in Çanakkale in 1937."

Güngör İBLİKÇİ
1936–
"He participated in many international exhibitions."

Güngör TANER
1941–
Painter and printmaker

Halil AKDENİZ
1944–
"He was born in Antalya in 1944."

Halil GÖREN
“Halil Gören is a contemporary painter who brings the history of Gaziantep and Barak culture to his paintings.”

Halil YOLERİ
1963–
“Halil Yoleri, born in Kırklareli in 1963, is a ceramics and glass artist and academic.”

Hamdi DİCLE
“The extraordinary colors he chose, the skillful use of a gestural approach, the complex, mysterious texture he created, his powerful, deeply studied compositions, the movement born from a momentary effect, a personal feeling, an instinct, are all reflect

Hamiyet KÖSEOĞLU
"Hamiyet KÖSEOĞLU is a painter born in Nevşehir."

Handan DAYI
1968–
“Handan DAYI is a photographer and academician born in Izmir in 1968.”

Hande RASTGELDİ
“Hande Rastgeldi Ferreira graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Buca Faculty of Education, Department of Art and Crafts Education in 1993; she received her master's degree from the same university's Department of Social Sciences in 1997…”

Hanefi YETER
1947–
“He has held over 90 solo exhibitions, mostly abroad. He created 5 murals, 2 ceramic facades, 2 mosaic panels, and 1 sculpture in Berlin, and 3 murals in Darmstadt.”

Hans HOLLAND
“Hans HOLLAND is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Hans Peter HAUF
1946–2024
“Hans-Peter Hauf (1946–2024) was a German painter and graphic artist who worked in and around Stuttgart and Murrhardt-Mettelbach, Germany.”

Hasan AKIN
“He has held fourteen solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions. In the competitive exhibitions he participated in, he was recognized with two awards, three honorable mentions, and one certificate of honor.”

Hasan RASTGELDİ
1945–
“Hasan RASTGELDİ is a Turkish painter and educator born in 1945 in Tülmen Village, Şanlıurfa.”

Hasan TIRMAŞ
"Hasan TIRMAŞ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Hasip PEKTAŞ
1953–
"Hasip PEKTAŞ was born on March 20, 1953, in Ermenek, Karaman."

Hatice Kumbaracı GÜRSÖZ
1945–
“Hatice Kumbaracı Gürsöz is a Turkish painter born in Adana in 1945.”

Hayati MİSMAN
1945–
“The most important feature of the painting is the ‘line.’ An expressionistic line and the design-oriented approach that emerges with this line cannot be ignored. The painting begins like a game… One move leads to another, creating a structure. In this st

Haydar DURMUŞ
1942–
“Haydar Durmuş is a Turkish painter and art educator born in 1942 in Arsin district of Trabzon.”

Hayri ESMER
“Hayri ESMER is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Hilmi ÖZBAY
1945–
“He participated in approximately 400 mixed and competitive group exhibitions. Around 70 of his works are in private collections abroad, and around 600 of his works are in private and public institution collections in Turkey.”

Hülya GÖRE
"Hülya Göre is a painter and philosophy teacher who continues her work in Kaş district of Antalya."

Hülya TOPAKTAŞ
1966–
“Hülya Topaktaş was born in Çorum in 1966.”

İbrahim ENEZ
1933–
“In this exhibition, I am showcasing three cinematic gems each from American Cinema, European Cinema, and Turkish Cinema.”

İbrahim ÖRS
1946–
"The artist, who has held numerous exhibitions abroad, has participated in national and international biennials."

İhsan ÇAKICI
1944–
"He creates his works using mixed media, producing original prints with his unique printmaking technique in addition to canvas paintings."

Ilgaz ÖZGEN TOPCUOĞLU
“Ilgaz Özgen Topçuoğlu is a Turkish painter and academician who works in the fields of painting and visual arts.”

İlknur KAZAK
"Ilknur Kazak is a Turkish painter."

İlya KAVERZNEV
1962–
“Ilya Kaverznev is a Russian painter born in Riga in 1962.”

İrfan AYDIN
1958–
"İrfan Aydın is a Turkish ceramic artist born in Istanbul in 1958."

Irina PASHINA
“In creating the Ocean (upcycling art) series, the artist used recycled materials; boxes, cellophane, fabric, etc.”

Işıl SAPÇI
“Işıl SAPÇI is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

İsmail AVCI
1939–
Painter, printmaker and art educator

İsmet YILMAZ
“His works, concentrated in watercolor, develop as products of an understanding based on impressions of nature. Landscape is his main area of interest.”

KAZARINA
“KAZARINA, Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) is registered as a painter in the Art Gallery archive.”

Kâzım HACIMEYLİÇ
1964–
"He held calligraphy exhibitions in Sarajevo and various other cities. He received various awards and certificates for these works."

Kemal TİZGÖL
1973–
"His works are included in many museums, institutional collections, and private collections both in Turkey and abroad."

Kenan İNCİ
“Kenan İNCİ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Korel ERAYBAR
1965–
"Korel Eraybar, born in Istanbul in 1965, is a photographer, educator, and researcher."

Lale
“Lale is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Lerzan ÖZER YELTAN
1962–
“Lerzan Özer Yeltan is a Turkish ceramic artist and academic born in İzmir in 1962.”

Levent TANYERİ
1973–
“Levent Tanyeri, born in 1973 in Tire, İzmir, is a painter, visual arts teacher, and columnist.”

Leyla AVŞAR
“Leyla AVŞAR is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Leyla DAĞISTANLI
1951–
The artist, who has participated in many solo and group exhibitions to date, continues his work in his own studio in Antalya.

Lucia JÜNGST
1951–
“Since 2003, he has taken photographs, organized art exhibitions, written art criticism and articles about museums, taken photographs for art books, and prepared his own books.”

Lütfü GÜNAY
1924–
"The artist, who defines her art as integration with nature, continues her work in Ankara."

M. ATAZ
"ATAZ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Mahir GÜVEN
1958–
“In his paintings, which also include figures from Renaissance art, one can sense the questioning of the transition period from traditional culture to Western culture in Turkey. The artist develops a critical method in his paintings and prioritizes social

Marek BRZOZOWSKI
1952–
"She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions."

Mehmet Ali DOĞAN
“Mehmet Ali Doğan (b.)

Mehmet Emin ERŞAN
“Mehmet Emin Erşan (b.)

Mehmet Emincan GÜNEY
"Mehmet Emin Can Güney is a Turkish painter who graduated from Gazi University's Painting and Art Education Department."

Mehmet GÜLERYÜZ
1938–
"He was born in Istanbul in 1938."

Mehmet IŞIKLI
1958–2017
“Mehmet Işıklı (1958–2017) was a painter, sculptor, and mosaic artist born in Yozgat.”

Mehmet KOÇ
“Mehmet KOÇ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Mehmet KOYUNOĞLU
1956–
"He was born in Istanbul in 1956, a member of a family deeply involved in the arts."

Mehmet ÖZER
1945–
"He was born in Gümüşhane in 1945."

Mehmet ÖZKARTAL
1968–
"The artist, who became an Associate Professor in 2013, continues her artistic work and academic duties in the Painting Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Süleyman Demirel University."

Mehmet PESEN
1923–2012
“Mehmet Pesen was born in Istanbul in 1923.”

Mehmet ÜNSALAN
“Mehmet ÜNSALAN is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Melis Sucuoğlu DOĞAN
“Melis Sucuoğlu Doğan (b.”

Meretgulı OVEZOV
"He was awarded the 'Successful Artist of 2005' award by the Antalya Industrialists and Businessmen Association (ANSİAD)."

Merve TURAN
1987–
"He carries out his painting work in his studio located in Kadıköy."

Metin Erkan KAFKAS
1965–
Printmaker and academic

Mezahir AVŞAR
“Mezahir Avşar (d.”

Muhammed ALİYEV
“Mohammed Aliyev (b.)

Muhittin SELAMET
1943–
"He has held 9 solo exhibitions so far."

Murat OĞUZ
“Murat Oğuz (b.”

Mustafa AYAZ
1938–
“IMOGA records show that Mustafa Ayaz, one of the leading figures of contemporary Turkish painting, was born in 1938 in Kabataş village, Çaykara district, Trabzon.”

Mustafa KÖSEOĞLU
1950–
The artist produces works in acrylic and watercolor disciplines.

Mustafa PİLEVNELİ
1940–
"He was born in Istanbul in 1940."

Mustafa SÖNMEZ
1992–
"As a result of her studies on design, she was awarded a prize in the design competition organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts of Gaziantep University."

Mustafa TUNÇALP
“Mustafa Tunçalp (b.”

Nafia ÖZDEMİR
He has organized photography projects, slide shows, and solo exhibitions; served as a photography consultant and jury member; participated in group exhibitions, seminars, symposiums, and panel discussions; presented papers; moderated panels; and served on

Nagehan ATASEVER
“Nagehan ATASEVER is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Nazan GÜRSES
1948–
“Nazan Gürses was born in Elazığ in 1948 and began her painting studies in 2000.”

Nazım HACIYEV
“Nazım Hacıyev (b.)

Nazım KERVAN
1966–
“Nazım Kervan is a painter born in Aydın/Çine in 1966.”

Necati Seydi FERAHOĞLU
1975–
She participated in numerous group and mixed exhibitions, including 20 solo exhibitions. She also participated in 28 art workshops and symposiums, 21 of which were national and 9 international.

Necdet ÖKSÜZ
1956–
"Since the summer of 2015, he has been working on a series of approximately 200 oil paintings titled 'Crazy Sea,' where blue, texture, waves, and foam meet."

Neriman ÖCAL
1953–
“Her paintings reflect the happy expressions of traditional portraits still alive around her. The easily understandable forms, colors, and traditional motifs reveal the artist's naive, sincere, and spontaneous painting style, showcasing the beauty of ever

Nermin BEZMEN
1954–
"He was born in Antalya in 1954."

Nesrin KÖKER
“Nesrin KÖKER is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Nevin BORAGAN
“Nevin BORAGAN is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Nevin Yavuz AZERİ
“She joined the Painting Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Akdeniz University as a Research Assistant in 1999. She became a Lecturer in 2001 and an Assistant Professor in 2005, a position she still holds and where she continues her work.”

Nevriz TANYELİ
“Nevriz TANYELİ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Nida OLCAR
“Nida Olçar (b.)

Nihal ÇAKMAK
“Nihal ÇAKMAK is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Nihal GÜRES
“Nihal Güreş (b.”

Nur KIRLI
“Nur KIRLI is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Nur SOMEL
“Nur SOMEL is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Nuray YILMAZ
“Nuray Yılmaz is an academic and textile artist who worked in the field of Traditional Turkish Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dokuz Eylül University.”

Nurgül Arıkan TOKAT
“Nurgül Arıkan (b. ).”

Nurgül DEMİR
“Nurgül Demir (b.)

Nurgül FERAHOĞLU
“Nurgül Ferahoğlu (b.”

Nuri SEZEN
1951–
"He has held numerous solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions."

Nurşen YENER
"Nurşen Yener is a Turkish painter born in Istanbul."

Nurullah BERK
1906–1981
“Nurullah Berk was born in Istanbul in 1906.”

Oğuz DEMİR
1956–
“Oğuz Demir is a painter and art educator born in 1956 in Aydın/Söke.”

Olcay KILINÇ
“Olcay Kılınç was born in Gaziantep; she spent her childhood and education years in Sakarya.”

Olcay UZUNOKUR
Printmaking Artist

Ömer Faruk YAMAN
“Ömer Faruk YAMAN is registered in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive with four paintings measuring 40 × 34 cm titled “Voyager 1”, “Voyager 2”, “Voyager 3” and “Voyager 4”.”

Ömer ZAİMOĞLU
1977–
“The artist has published books, presented papers at national and international symposiums, published articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has participated in various projects, group and solo exhibitions both in Turkey and abroad.”

Orkun TÜRKBEYLER
“Orkun TÜRKBEYLER is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Osman POLAT
“Osman Polat is a painter who works within the Antalya art scene and whom painter İsmail Çoban describes as an “Art Philosopher.”

Özcan ÖZKARAKOÇ
1977–
"She continues her duties as an Associate Professor in the Sculpture Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Akdeniz University."

Özgü GÜNDEŞLİOĞLU
“Özgü Gündeşlioğlu is an artist and researcher living in Helsinki.”

Özlem Deviren OĞUZ
“Özlem Deviren OĞUZ, in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive, 19th.”

Özlem KILIÇ SOMAN
“Özlem Kılıç Soman is a contemporary painter who works with acrylics on canvas.”

Özlem SARNIÇ
1997–
“The artist expresses their own vision by adding modern techniques and approaches to the journey that ceramic material has undergone with traditional styles. Within this framework, they use the possibilities of ceramic material as a tool to lead the viewe

Öznur AYDIN
1959–
“Öznur AYDIN was born in Turgutlu in 1959.”

Pegah MOHAMMADİ
“Pegah MOHAMMADİ, 27th in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Pembenur ATASAYAR
“Pembenur ATASAYAR, Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive, item number 27.”

Pistachio
“Pistachio, number 27 in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Ramiz AYDIN
1937–
"Ramiz Aydın, who generally tries to emphasize the life stories of the people of the geography he lives in through poetic interpretations, focuses on human types and regional issues from Anatolia, social problems and social contradictions within calm, sta

Rasin
1923–2017
“Rasin Arsebük (1923–2017) was a painter and lawyer.”

Rauf ABDÜLHÜSEYİNOĞLU
“Rauf ABDÜLHÜSEYİNOĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Remzi KARABULUT
1963–
“Remzi KARABULUT was born in Sarıkamış in 1963.”

Renan ERTOSUN
1957–
"Renan Ertosun is a Turkish painter born in Çanakkale in 1957."

Rosmer
“Rosmer is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Ruhan AKBABA
“Ruhan AKBABA is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Sadi DİREN
1927–
The artist, who received the title of "State Artist" in 1991, retired in 1994.

Safai ÖZER
1952–
"He has held 37 solo painting exhibitions since 1993."

Saim DURSUN
1959–
“With the great interest and support of French art historian Vacher Didier, whom she met by chance at the Beyoğlu Municipality Art Gallery in 1989, she conducted workshops in Istanbul and France between 1989 and 2003.”

Salih ACAR
1927–
“Until 1966, in his works that prioritized a surface-based, decorative, and linear expression, he reflected rural life with a realistic and illustrative perspective. After 1966, he began to study nature and research his surroundings, and from that date on

Samet AĞAİBRAHİMOĞLU
"Samet AĞAİBRAHİMOĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive."

Sami SOLMAZ
1963–
In 1993, she became interested in the Middle East and traveled to many countries and regions, researching the effects of war and religion on local communities to document and tell the stories of oppressed people. Her work during this time has included boo

Şebnem ALTUNTAŞ
1968–
“Şebnem Altuntaş was born in Istanbul in 1968.”

Seid Hasan EFENDİÇ
1935–
In 1962, he continued his professional painting career in Paris, participating in solo and group exhibitions. He won awards in national and international competitions. His works are featured in various museums and galleries.

Selahattin DEMİR
1959–
"He was born in 1959 in Alaattin town, Acıpayam, Denizli."

Selahattin KARA
1958–
"Selahattin Kara was born in 1958 in Çayeli district of Rize."

SELİNKO
1985–
“Selinko’s real name is Selin Köseoğlu, and she was born in Ankara in 1985.”

Selma KİRİŞ
1957–
“Selma Kiriş, born in 1957 in Ceyhan district of Adana, is a Turkish artist who, in addition to her academic career, has been painting for many years and works especially in the field of watercolor.”

Sema BOYANCI ÜNSALAN
1954–
"The artist, who interprets his paintings as the transformation of life experiences into form, continues his work in his own studio in Datça."

Sema Ilgaz TEMEL
1957–
"Sema Ilgaz Temel was born in Istanbul in 1957."

Sema Işık YÜCEL
“Sema Işık YÜCEL is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Semih BALCIOĞLU
1928–2006
“Semih Balcıoğlu was born in Istanbul in 1928.”

Şemsettin Ziya DAĞLI
The artist, who produces works in various fields, works in a Surrealist style in oil painting, similar to Salvador Dali.

Senan Eynullayev EHEDOĞLU
1956–
"He was born in Baku in 1956."

Senem KIRAN
“Senem KIRAN is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Şenol YOROZLU
1950–2023
“Şenol YOROZLU was born in Trabzon in 1950.”

Sergey Sirenko
1956–
Russian Painter and Art Educator

Serhad RIZAEV
“Serhad RIZAEV is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Serpil YETER
1956–
"Yeter has held numerous solo exhibitions both in Turkey and abroad, and participated in many group exhibitions."

Sevim ÇİZER
"He is a Turkish ceramic artist, academic, and professor."

Şevket DİMLİ
“Şevket Dimli was one of the painters who played a role in Antalya's cultural and artistic life and who is no longer alive today.”

Seyfi ARIKAN
1956–
“Seyfi Arıkan is a Turkish painter born in Istanbul in 1956.”

Seyfi YILDIRIM
1959–
"He is a Turkish painter and art teacher."

Seyit Hamdi EFENDİÇ
“Seyit Hamdi EFENDİÇ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Seyyit BOZDOĞAN
1941–
“Seyyit Bozdoğan was born in Kozan in 1941.”

Sibel Avcı TUĞAL
“Sibel Avcı Tuğal graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in 1985.”

Sinan DEMİR
“Sinan DEMİR is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Sinem ALTIN
“Sinem ALTIN is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Sırma Olcay KEFELİ
1968–
"Sırma Olcay Kefeli was born in Istanbul in 1968."

Sıtkı OLÇAR
1948–
"In his tile-making works, where he applied ancient patterns and forms, he focused on new forms and essences by taking examples from Iznik and Kütahya."

Souadad Al-Sigab KANDEMİR
1968–
"He frequently made a name for himself with his oil paintings, which showcased not only diverse styles, sizes, and forms, but also patience and a skill for compromise."

Süleyman BALCIOĞLU
“Süleyman BALCIOĞLU is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Susan SHARİFİ
1963–
“Susan Sharifi was born in Tehran, Iran in 1963.”

Tanju DEMİRCİ
1961–
"His works balance a repertoire of forms consisting of symbols and signs with an abstract understanding of color and composition."

Tatyana AYABABAYOVA
“Tatyana AYABABAYOVA is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Tayfur SANLIMAN
1930–
“Since 1985, Tayfur has been exploring the human-nature relationship from a nature-centric perspective and attempting to depict the inevitable end of humanity through the language of painting. With a narrative that may be perceived as abstract, he symboli

Tolga KINALI
“Tolga KINALI is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Tufan DAĞISTANLI
1952–
"The artist, who has left his mark with art ceramics in over 150 architectural projects, participated in Çanakkale Seramik's ceramic exhibitions in 2001-2002." - Tufan Dağıstanlı

Tuğba ÖZGÜR ÇELİK
“Tuğba ÖZGÜR ÇELİK is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Tuğra KAYA
“Tuğra KAYA is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Tülay BAYBAĞ
1956–
"He continues his artistic work in his private studio in Kadıköy, Istanbul."

Tuncer ERTUĞRUL
“Antalya-based painter Tuncer Ertuğrul held his first solo painting exhibition at the Antalya Fine Arts Gallery in 1967.”

Turan ENGİNOĞLU
1953–
“Turan Enginoğlu was born in Tire in 1953.”

Turgut ÖZDEMİR
“Turgut ÖZDEMİR is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Turhan SELÇUK
1922–2010
“Turhan Selçuk was born in Milas in 1922 and graduated from Adana Boys' High School.”

Uğur Günay YAVUZ
She is a graduate of Anadolu University, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Department of Press and Broadcasting. She is the Head of the Photography Department at Akdeniz University.

Ümit DOĞAN
1975–
The artist's works create layers of color depth and perspective within themselves. The aim is to deepen the visual depth created in the viewer, also in the realm of thought, through the use of abstract colors.

Valentin CHIRVASE
1958–
“He created paintings depicting the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Adopting a semi-impressionist, semi-realistic style, he successfully reflected the historical and noble beauty of cities in the shimmering reflections of the water onto his canvases.”

Valeria OCEAN
“Valeria OCEAN is a contemporary marine artist.”

Veysel ERÜSTÜN
1910–1987
“Veysel Erüstün was born in Sivas in 1910.”

Viktor KLYUÇNİKOV
“Viktor Klyuchnikov is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet Öcal) Art Gallery archive.”

Viladimir JELNOROVİCH
“Vladimir JELNOROVİCH is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Volkan BOLAT

Yakut AYVERDİ
“Yakut AYVERDİ is registered as a painter in the Orkun Ozan (Himmet ÖCAL) Art Gallery archive.”

Yaşar Ali GÜNEŞ
1956–
“In his watercolor and oil paintings, an expressive style that reveals the subconscious world is reflected, accompanied by unique figure formations. Abstract approaches predominate in his sculptures.”

Yunus GÜNEŞ
1950–
“Yunus Güneş was born in Kiğı in 1950.”

Yusuf TOPRAK
1947–
“Starting from a direct observation of nature, Toprak examined the relationship between earth and sky in a natural environment uninhabited but within the geography of Anatolia.”

Yusuf Ziya AYGEN
1968–
Graphic artist and printmaker

Zafer GENÇAYDIN
1941–
"Gençaydın, whose works are featured in museums such as Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum, DYO Museum, Anadolu Museum, Hacettepe Museum, Gazi Museum, and Istanbul Modern Museum, has participated in many group exhibitions both in Turkey and abroad and h

Zeki SERBEST
1946–
“The artist, a member of B.R.H.D and UPSD, has held 70 solo exhibitions, participated in numerous competitions and 121 group exhibitions. His works are included in private and public collections both in Turkey and abroad.”

Zerrin KEHNEMUYİ
1936–
“Zerrin Kehnemuyi was born in Istanbul in 1936.”

Zeycan ALKIŞ
“Zeycan Alkış graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of Textiles in 1986 and from the same university, Department of Photography in 2021.”

Zeynep DAĞISTANLI
“Zeynep Dağıstanlı is a painter who lives and works in Antalya.”

Zühtü MÜRİDOĞLU
1906–1992
“Zühtü Müridoğlu was born in Istanbul in 1906.”

Züleyha ZOR
"Züleyha Zor was born in Erzurum."

Ekin Su KOÇ
The artist, whose works are in private collections, continues his work in his studio in Berlin.
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