Mehmet Guleryuz - Artist Info

About Mehmet Guleryuz

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    Mehmet Güleryüz

    Born in Istanbul in 1938, he enters The Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts Department of Painting in 1958, from which he graduates in first place in 1966. He learned acting at the same time as he attended the academy, taking part in various ‘actor’s studios’ and important amateur theaters. In 1963, he begins his professional acting career at the Arena Theater, directed by Asaf Çigiltepe. Opens his first personal exhibition, featuring drawings, in 1963. 1970-75, receives advanced training in painting and lithography during a state scholarship in Paris.

    1971, Paris: Creates his first sculptures and performance at the Pont des Arts. 1975-1980: teaches at the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts Painting Department...

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