Description
Prof. Dr Abbas Ketizmen who was born in 1960 in Elbistan, is a graduate of Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts. Ketizmen, who is currently a faculty member at Gazi University, has produced more than two thousand designs and artistic works that carry international characteristics. In his 45 years of art life and 28 years of academic life, he has won many awards, opened exhibitions, and taken part in artistic performances and events. Abbas Ketizmen is the only Turkish painter whose paintings are included in the art album “Reading Cengiz Aytmatov” prepared by the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TÜRKSOY). The artworks created by Ketizmen for Yunus Emre Institute’s 2022 album are presented as gifts to the various president and ambassadors by the Presidency and presented to diplomatic representatives in Turkey. His works are also exhibited in museums of many countries and are in the official inventories of more than 53 countries. The artist, who is also known for his scientific work, specialises in examining works of art. He has developed new technologies with Teknopark which is known as one of the best technology development centres in Istanbul. The artist who also holds a special patent that examines and prevents fraud continues his career in the field of art with his scientific and artistic works.
