Faruk Bil, "Queen of Pomegrante"
90x80 cm, 2009, Acrylic on canvas
Founded
1973
Director
Hülya Navdar, Ertan Mestçi
Galery Information
Artisan was founded in 1973 by Ertan Mestci. The
gallery first greeted the public with an exhibition
of the work of Orhan Peker whose help and
encouragement played a critical role in the creation
of Artisan. From its early years Artisan displayed
exhibitions by outstanding Turkish artists such as
Aliye Berger, Candeger Furtun, Bedri Rahmi, Cihat
Burak,Turan Erol, Avni Arbas, Komet. Artisan
maintains its stature in the Turkish art world thanks
to both new talents and its loyal artists and patrons.