Ismail Acar

Ismail Acar was born in 1971 and graduated at the top of his class from the College of Fine Arts at the University of Marmara in 1991.

In 1993, Acar received his Master's of Art degree in technology and art, as well as in Postmodernism.

His paintings have been at many galleries within Turkey and abroad, as well as museums and collections. The artist has had 50 solo and well over forty joint exhibitions. Currently, Acar has been continuing his work in İstanbul.

Ismail Acar applies contemporary media techniques, including computer technology, to traditional painting techniques. "Anatolian Kings and Gods", "Hagia Sophia and Byzantine", "Dervish and Rumi", "Hagia Sophia and Imaginary Projections", "Pomegranate", "National Defence Women", "Harem and Rakkase", "Three Istanbul: The Capital of Cultures", "Sultans", "Kaftans", "Tile-Calligraphy", "Roses-Gulname", and "Porcelain Kingdoms" are some of the exhibition concepts of Ismail Acar.