Artists

Süleyman Saim TEKCAN

1940–2026

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

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Sadi DİREN

1927–

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

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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

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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."

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