She completed her undergraduate studies in the Sculpture Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Atatürk University; her master’s degree at the Institute of Fine Arts, Gazi University; and her doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University.
Between 2011 and 2020, she worked as a Research Assistant at Gazi University and Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University. Since 2020, she has been serving as a faculty member in the Department of Painting at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Malatya Turgut Özal University.
The artist has participated in various exhibitions, symposiums, and workshops both nationally and internationally with her works.

İrem POLAT graduated from the Music Education Department of the Faculty of Education at İnönü University. She completed her Master's degree in the Music Education Department of the Fine Arts Education Division at İnönü University and is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the same institution. She is currently working as a research assistant in the Music Department of the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture at Malatya Turgut Özal University.

Sündüz Adilak is a Research Assistant in the Department of Performing Arts at Malatya Turgut Özal University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture. She completed her first undergraduate degree in Science Education at Yıldız Technical University and received her second undergraduate degree from Ankara University, Faculty of Languages, History and Geography, Department of Theatre (Acting Program). She obtained her master’s degree from Dokuz Eylül University, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Department of Performing Arts, where her research focused on the use of improvisation as a creative tool in actor training. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at Dokuz Eylül University, concentrating on body, movement, and performative expression in acting. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant at Istanbul Okan University Conservatory. She continues to integrate her academic research with theatre directing, performance production, and applied stage practices. Her areas of interest include performance theory, body-based acting methodologies, movement analysis, and contemporary staging aesthetics.

Mustafa Yasin AYDOGAN graduated from the Department of Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts at Hacettepe University. He completed his master’s degree at the Institute of Fine Arts, Department of Painting (Major Art Studio) at Hacettepe University and is currently continuing his Proficiency in Art (Doctorate in Art) studies at the same institution. He works as a Research Assistant in the Department of Painting, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Malatya Turgut Özal University.

Ester Maria Valentina Annunziata is an architect, professor and curator with an interdisciplinary profile
that integrates architecture, visual arts, landscape and urban design, with particular attention to the role of
art as a tool for urban regeneration, territorial enhancement and the transformation of public space. She
teaches Elements of Architecture and Urban Planning and Urban Design (First level – ABPR14) at the
Academy of Fine Arts of Lecce, where she carries out teaching and research activities focused on the
relationship between design culture, place identity and contemporary practices in public space.
Her academic activity is characterised by an experimental and integrated approach that connects artistic
knowledge and design disciplines, promoting methodologies based on critical site analysis, participatory
processes, place-based storytelling, site-specific design and strategies for urban reactivation. Her
teaching commitment is accompanied by an active role in cooperation and internationalisation, also
through the coordination and management of initiatives related to mobility programmes and institutional
partnerships.
Alongside her teaching activity, she has developed a solid professional practice as an architect and
designer, with assignments related to the design and redevelopment of urban and cultural spaces,
landscape enhancement and the definition of adaptive reuse interventions in public contexts. Her
professional experience includes urban regeneration projects and cultural accessibility initiatives, with a
strong focus on architectural quality, sustainability and the social impact of interventions.
A distinctive aspect of her professional path is her experience in the curatorship and design of exhibitions
and cultural events, where design expertise and curatorial vision intersect with organisation, coordination,
site supervision and exhibition installations. In this context, she has collaborated with major national
institutions, including the MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts, and has taken part in exhibition
and installation activities in high-profile cultural environments, including two editions of the Venice
Biennale. In these experiences, her work focused on creating spatial dispositifs capable of translating
complex cultural contents into accessible public experiences, enhancing exhibition design as a critical
and narrative tool.
Of particular relevance is also her activity of technical and scientific support to Public Administrations and
institutions, carried out through national projects dedicated to architectural quality and the management
of public procedures. Within this framework, she contributed to the project “Qualità Italia – Projects for the
Quality of Architecture”, with responsibilities including coordination, technical-administrative assistance,
document preparation and process management related to architectural design competitions and public
procurement procedures, with special attention to transparency, quality of calls and territorial
enhancement.
Further specialised experience includes technical support for international design competitions and urban
transformation procedures in collaboration with CDP Investimenti SGR (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti), within
complex operations of regeneration and functional reconversion of large-scale areas and public assets.
These activities strengthened competences in project governance, regulatory frameworks and integrated
process management, in relation to strategic urban development programmes.
Her professional profile therefore coherently combines education, design practice and cultural
production, outlining a figure capable of operating across institutions, cities and communities, with a
vision in which art and architecture act as tools for understanding and transforming contemporary society,
aimed at improving urban quality, regenerating public space and enhancing territories

Mehran Houshiar
Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Soure University
Department of Islamic Art, Handicrafts, Calligraphy and Painting
Date of Birth: July 1969 - Tehran

houshiar@soore.ac.ir

ID Code: 0001-0001-8166-0294

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Educational background:
- PhD in Art Research, Shahed University, Tehran, 2007-2011.
- MA in Art Research, Tehran University of Art, (Islamic Arts Orientation) 1997-2000.
- BA in Handicrafts, University of Art, (Pottery Orientation, Volumetrics, Wood Mosaic) 1993-2007

Professional and educational background:
- Distinguished Researcher of Sooreh University – (two terms; December 1402 and 1400);
- Director of the Department of Advanced Art Studies, Faculty of Art, Sooreh University – February 1400;
- Director of the Department of Art and Aesthetics Studies, 14th and 15th Farabi International Festival, 1402-1401;
- Member of the Scientific Department of Art and Aesthetics Studies and Judge of the 13th Farabi International Festival (Specializing in Humanities and Islamic Sciences Research) – March 1400;
- Secretary of the Ceramics Department, 13th National Youth Visual Arts Festival, Kurdistan: 1402;
- Secretary of the Ceramics and Artistic Glass Department, 16th Fajr Visual Arts Festival, 1402;
- Designer and Scientific Secretary of the First and Second National Conference on Future Studies, Higher Education and Sustainable Development (Biennial); December 1400-1402;
- Head of the Student-Cultural Vice-President of Sooreh University from 2018 to 2019;
- Editor-in-chief of the scientific-specialized journal "Leader of Industrial Arts", Sooreh University, summer 2011;
- Designer, artistic secretary and responsible for organizing the "Great Design and Creativity Competition in Contemporary Iranian Handicrafts" - Artists' House, April 2017;

Research background:
1- Author of the book "Art Research and the Art of Research" Tehran; Sooreh University Press, 1402;
2- Author of the book "Handicrafts; Origins, Transformations and Perspectives" Tehran; Sooreh University Press, 1401;
3- Collecting and compiling the book "Collection of Articles of the First Conference on Futures Studies, Higher Education and Sustainable Development", Tehran; Sooreh University Press, 1401;
4- Publishing the book "Fundamentals of Sustainable Economy in Museums" Tehran; Mahkameh Press, 1400;
5- Publishing the book "Art in Islamic Civilization; Industrial Arts" Tehran; Samat Press, 1397;
6- Publishing the book "Introduction to Fantasy Painting" Tehran; Samat Press, 1395;
7- Publishing the book "Introduction to Islamic-Iranian Art, Decorative Arts" by the Museum of the King and Astan Quds Razavi, Tehran; Peekreh Publications, 2011;
8- Second edition of the book "The Forgotten Language, an Introduction to the Foundations of Traditional and Visual Arts of Iran" by Samat Publications, 2017 (first edition 2011);
9- Publishing several independent and joint articles in scientific-research and academic journals in the country.

Exhibition records:
- Participation in the group exhibition of the Chair of the Artists' House - Tehran, summer 2014.
- Participation in the international exhibitions of visual arts (virtual - in person) at Hame Gallery (Tehran) and Indonesia, summer 2012;
- Participation in the group and specialized exhibition of pottery at Shoroeh Gallery - 2018;
- Participation in the invited artists section of the 9th Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts, entitled; "Ceramics..., History, Memory, Identity" at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts, February 2016;
- Participation in the exhibition of the Broken Foundation Ceramics at the Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Arts, June 2016;
- Curator of the "Fraseramic" exhibition in the invited section of the 8th Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts, Academy of Arts, February 2015;
- Participation in the 9th Biennial of Pottery and Ceramics, Semnan, 2009;
- Participation in the exhibition of selected works of the Pottery and Ceramics Association, Imam Ali Museum (AS) 2009;
- Participation in the 8th Biennial of Contemporary Pottery, Ceramics and Glass of Iran, Saba Cultural and Artistic Institute (Art Center), 2006;
- Participation in the first exhibition of new art (conceptual art) in Tehran, entitled; "The Road is Under Construction," Museum of Contemporary Arts, 2002;
- Participation in the third Biennial of Volumetric Sculpture in Tehran, Niavaran Cultural Center, 2002;
- Participation in the first Biennial of Volumetric Sculpture in Tehran, Museum of Contemporary Arts, 2005;
- Holding a solo exhibition of sculpture, Andisheh Cultural Center, 2004;

Deniz Gökduman (b. 1976, Balıkesir) completed her undergraduate education at Marmara University, Atatürk Faculty of Education, and her master’s degree at Istanbul Technical University, Department of Visual and Environmental Arts. He received her PhD from the Department of Art Education at Marmara University Institute of Educational Sciences. The artist currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Painting at Trakya University Faculty of Fine Arts.

In his artistic practice, Gökduman initially focused on biological forms and the theme of the embryo. Since the early 2000s, he has turned toward a figurative language, addressing themes related particularly to women and society. His works have been exhibited in international exhibitions and biennials held in China, the United States, Germany, The United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, France, Spain, and Argentina.

The artist has held six solo exhibitions and has received several awards, including an Honorable Mention (Mención de Honor) at the Guayaquil International Painting Biennial.

2016-2021-Artist, Atatürk University Faculty of Fine Arts Dean & in Sculpture Department continues to work as a Lecturer and Head of Department.
2016- He was appointed as Deann at the Faculty of Fine Arts
2014-Professor Dr.
2009-Associate Professor
1999-2002-He was appointed as the Deputy Deann at the Faculty of Fine Arts
1998-2002-He established the Department of Sculpture and initiated the graduate and postgraduate studies in 1998. he was then appointed as the head of the Department of Basic Education and of the Basic Arts’ Education.
1998-He was appointed as the Associated Professor at the Department of Scultpure at Faculty of Fine Arts in Atatürk University and as the head of Department.
1993-1997-He completed his PhD by a thesis on ‘Techniques of Copy and Sculpture in the Ancient Greece and Rome’ in field of Classic Archaeology at the Institute of Social Sciences, Atatürk University, in 1997.
1990-1992-He received the courses of competence in science in field of Sculpture at the Institute of Social Sciences, Hacettepe University, as a guest-student and began to work as a research assistant in the branch of Sculpture at the Department of Painting at Kazım Karabekir Faculty of Education, Atatürk University.
1988-1990-He started his postgraduate studies in field of Sculpture at the Institute of Social Sciences, Hacettepe University, in 1988 and completion in 1990.
1984-1988-He won the university exam for Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts and graduated from there.
INDIVIDUAL SCULPTURE EXHIBITIONS
2018- Sculpture Exhibition, Akdeniz Art Gallery- ANKARA
2017- Sculpture Exhibition, Sanko Art Gallery- GAZİANTEP
2016-"Time + Space + Human IV on" Sculpture Exhibition, Alev Art Gallery- ANKARA
2015-"Time + Space + Human III on" Sculpture Exhibition, Alev Art Gallery- ANKARA
2014-"Time + Space + Human II on" Sculpture Exhibition, Alev Art Gallery- ANKARA
2014- " Space + Human I " Sculpture Exhibition, Almelek Art Gallery, Bebek -ISTANBUL
2013- "Figur Abstraction" Sculpture Exhibition, University Kııt - INDIA
2013-"Time + Space + Human II " Sculpture Exhibition, Almelek, Bebek - ISTANBUL
2012-"Memory + Creativity" on sculpture, Yakutiye Madrasa Exhibition Hall, ERZURUM
2012-Sculpture Exhibition, Exhibition Hall of the Faculty of Fine Arts, ERZURUM
2012- Space Art Gallery, 22nd International Istanbul Istanbul Art Fair-ISTANBUL
201-“Kuvay-i Milliye” konulu Heykel Devlet Tiyatroları Sergi Salonu, ERZURUM
2007-A.K.M Art Forum Fuar Exhibition-II, ANKARA
2007-Gallery Soyut, ANKARA
NATIONAL AWARDS
2015-Atatürk Ünivercity Competition, “Achievement Award”, ERZURUM
2004-65th State Sculpture Competition, “Achievement Award”, ANKARA
1994-55th State Sculpture Competition “Mention Award”, ANKARA
1991-Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Beytepe Monumental Sculpture Competititon “Achievement Award” ANKARA
1988-Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture “Graduation Achievement Award” ANKARA
1985-Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, The Year of Peace - Sculpture Competititon “Achievement Award” ANKARA
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Mustafa Bulat, (1964 Sarıyahşi-AKSARAY)
2016-2021… Sanatçı, Atatürk Üniversitesi Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Dekanı ve Atatürk Üniversitesi Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Heykel Bölümünde Öğretim Üyesi, Bölüm Başkanı olarak çalışmalarına devam etmektedir.
2014-Prof.Dr.
2009-Doç.Dr.
1999-2002-Atatürk Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Dekan Yardımcısı
1998-2002-Atatürk Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi, Heykel Bölümünü kurdu. Lisans ve Yüksek Lisans Eğitimini başlattı. Temel Eğitimi Bölümünü kurdu ve başkanlığına atandı. Temel Eğitimi Bölümü, Temel Sanat Eğitimi Ana Sanat Dalı Başkanı oldu.
1998-Atatürk Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Heykel Bölümü Öğretim Üyeliğine atandı ve Heykel Bölüm Başkanı oldu.
1993-1997-Atatürk Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Klasik Arkeoloji Ana Bilim Dalında “Hellen Roma Roma Dönemi Yontu ve Kopya Teknikleri” konulu tez ile Doktora eğitimini tamamladı.
1990-1993-Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Heykel Ana Sanat Dalında Sanatta Yeterlilik derslerini özel öğrenci olarak aldı ve Atatürk Üniversitesi Kâzım Karabekir Eğitim Fakültesi Resim Bölümü Heykel Ana Sanat Dalında Araştırma Görevlisi olarak görevebaşladı.
1988-1990-Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Heykel Ana Sanat Dalında Yüksek Lisans Eğitimini kazandı ve tamamladı.
1984-1988-Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Heykel Bölümünü kazandı ve mezun oldu
KİŞİSEL HEYKEL SERGİLERİ
2018- Heykel Sergisi, Akdeniz Sanat Galerisi Çankaya-ANKARA
2017-Heykel Sergisi, Sanko Sanat Galerisi-GAZİANTEP
2016-“Zaman+Mekan+İnsan V”, Heykel Sergisi, Alev Sanat Galerisi II. Art Fair Conptemporary- ANKARA
2015-“Zaman+Mekan+İnsan IV”, Heykel Sergisi, Alev Sanat Galerisi- ANKARA
2014-“Zaman+Mekan+İnsan III”, Heykel Sergisi, Alev Sanat Galerisi- ANKARA
2014-“Zaman+İnsan II”, Heykel Sergisi, Almelek Sanat Galerisi, Bebek - İSTANBUL
2013-“Fiğür Soyutlama” Heykel Sergisi, Kııt Unıversıty INDIA
2013-“Zaman+Mekan+İnsan I”, Heykel Sergisi, Almelek, Bebek - İSTANBUL
2012-“Bellek+Yaratıcılık-I”, Heykel, Yakutiye Medresesi Sergi Salonu, ERZURUM
2012-“Heykel Sergisi”, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Sergi Salonu, ERZURUM
2012-“Heykel Sergisi”, Espas Galerisi, 22.Uluslararası Tüyap Sanat Fuarı- İSTANBUL
2011-“Kuvay-i Milliye-I, Heykel Sergisi”, Devlet Tiyatroları Sergi Salonu, ERZURUM
2007-“Heykel Sergisi” Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Art Forum, II. Plastik San Fuarı, ANKARA
2007-“Mustafa Bulat Kişisel Heykel Sergisi - II”, Galeri Soyut, Çankaya- ANKARA
2007-“Yüzleşmeler 1+1”, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Rektörlük Sanat Galerisi, ERZURUM
2015-Atatürk Üniversitesi “Bilimsel Teşvik Ödülü”-ERZURUM
2004-65. Kültür Bakanlığı, Devlet Resim Heykel Yarışması “Başarı Ödülü”, ANKARA
1994-55. Kültür Bakanlığı, Devlet Resim Heykel Yarışması “Mansiyon Ödülü”, ANKARA
1991-Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi, Beytepe Anıt Heykel Yarışması,“Başarı Ödülü”, ANKARA
1988-Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Heykel Bölümü, II. Mezuniyet, “Başarı Ödülü”, ANKARA
1985-“BarışYılı”, Hacettepe, Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Heykel Bölümü, Heykel Yarışması, “Başarı Ödülü”, ANKARA
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Sanatçı, akademisyen ve sanat eleştirmeni Esra Oskay 2005 yılında, Bilkent Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Bölümü’nde Lisansını; 2007 yılında, Sabancı Üniversitesi, Görsel Sanatlar ve Görsel İletişim Tasarımı Bölümü’nde Yüksek Lisansını; 2014 yılında, Edinburg Üniversitesi, Çizim ve Resim Bölümü’nde Doktorasını tamamladı. 2015 Yılından bu yana çalışmalarına Ankara’da devam ediyor. Oskay son dönemde, görünürlüğün asimetrisi, bir eşitlik vaadi olarak erişilebilirlik ve şeffaflık iddialarını inceliyor; görünür ve söylenebilir olanın sınırlarını araştıran, alternatif belgeleme araçlarına odaklanıyor. Bu bağlamda, görünürlük söyleminin düzenleyici gücüne karşıdan bakmanın, belgelemenin ve örgütlenmenin yollarını araştırıyor.

Yarkın Biçer is a conceptual artist whose practice critically examines the relationships between art, space, object, and meaning. He adopts a reflective approach, developing a conceptual framework particularly through the notions of self-critique, reproduction, and representation.

Biçer’s works aim to reveal the processes of meaning production within the art object, as well as the critical relationship the artist establishes with their own practice. Pursuing both writing and artistic production simultaneously, the artist continues his work in Kocaeli.

1976 Graduated the faculty of Art Weaving of Azerbaijani State School of Arts
named after Azim Azimzade.
1985 Graduated the faculty of Decorative Applied Arts of Azerbaijani State Arts
institute named after M.Aliyev after entering there.
1997 Azerbaijani became a member of Painters Union.
1999 Since 1999 I have been working as a teacher in the “Traditional Turkish Nation Arts 
Section” of the faculty of “Beautiful Arts” of “Erzurum Ataturk University”.
2002 Defended a thesis in Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences, Architecture and
Arts Institute and got an academic rank called Candidate of Arts.
Since 1982, 50 participated in various national and international group exhibitions.
My articles have been published on different art magazines of Azerbaijan and Turkey since 2000. The two opened a personal exhibition. Attended six international symposium. Azerbaijan received the best work prize of the painters unity.
 

The artist completed their undergraduate education at the Sculpture Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts (2001–2016). They primarily work in sculpture and installation.

In their practice, the artist focuses on the relationship between material, space, and perception, addressing themes of belonging, identity, and memory, particularly through the use of natural materials.

The artist’s works aim to reinterpret the historical and cultural layers embedded in materials within a contemporary artistic language. Their works have been exhibited in various exhibitions and projects. The artist currently continues their practice in Erzurum.

Art Teacher with 30 years of experience delivering Islamic art and visual art education in the areas of handicrafts, miniature, drawing and painting. Skilled in integrating a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary, and multicultural curriculum that links the arts, history, language, and social movements, and broad experience in curriculum development, accreditation process, institutional partnership/linkages, academic advising, strategic and operational planning and organization of conferences, seminars, workshops and exhibitions. Graduated from the universities of Tehran, Paris and Geneva, fully fluent in Turkish (Istanbul, Azeri), Farsi, French. Ability in English and Arabic languages. He has been a lecturer at Tabriz Islamic Art University for many years and has been a member of the board of directors, vice president of education and vice president of research of this university for more than 15 years. Now they are working as faculty members of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Atatürk University.
 

Marcus Graf, C.V.

Prof. Dr. Marcus Graf was born in 1974 in Germany. After studying Cultural Sciences and Esthetical Communication in the Institute for Fine Arts, Aesthetics and Art History at the University of Hildesheim in Germany, he received his PhD in 2010 from the Institute of Contemporary Art History, Aesthetic and Art Theory at Stuttgart Art Academy in Germany. In 2017, Graf became Professor for Contemporary Art History and Theory at the Fine Art Faculty at Yeditepe University in Istanbul, where he teaches since 2003. He is currently the head of the Arts and Cultural Department.
Marcus Graf lives and works in Istanbul since 2001. He has been the curator of over 100 exhibitions in institutions such as Siemens Sanat, Plato Sanat, Milli Resürans Art Gallery, Contemporary Istanbul, Akbanksanat, Erimtan Museum, Baksı Museum, Elgiz Museum, Erimtan Museum and Gazhane Museum.
Graf is the author of numerous books, exhibition catalogues and publications on contemporary art and artists, and continues to live in Istanbul as academic, curator and art writer.