Kemal Kara

Kemal Kara
Visual Artist & Art Theorist
Born in Ankara in 1986, the artist built a strong academic foundation in art theory and practice. Currently based in Istanbul, their work explores the dialogue between space and the viewer through a multidisciplinary lens, documented across nine solo exhibitions to date.

EDUCATION
* 2017 – Present: Ph.D. in Proficiency in Art, Yeditepe University, Institute of Social Sciences.
* 2011: M.A. in Art Theory and Criticism (Scholarship), Işık University, Institute of Social Sciences.
* 2009: B.A. in Plastic Arts / Painting Department, Kocaeli University, Faculty of Fine Arts (Studio of Prof. Dr. Nuri Temizsoylu).

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
* 2026: Cosmogony / 3025, Futy Art Gallery.
* 2024: The Beginning of the End, Futy Art Gallery.
* 2024: Say My Name, Bujin Fight Club (Preview Exhibition).
* 2023: The Pashas / Kuva-yi Milliye, Sanko Art Gallery, Gaziantep.
* 2021: From One Piece to Another, Bann Art & Design.
* 2020 – 2021: Nothing is New, Bebek ArtsClub & Bebek Meg (Continuous Showcase).
* 2017: Nothing is New, Zorlu Eataly (Preview).
* 2014 – 2017: No Entry for the Nameless, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bebek Lucca & Karaköy Mitte (Series Exhibition).
* 2011: Effect on Effect, Istanbul Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery.
* 2010: Moment of Dialogues, Istanbul Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery.

AWARDS & SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
* 2009: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Fine Arts Project Exhibition, Exhibition Award.
* 2007: Association Saint Henri Group Exhibition and Auction, Saint Henri, France, Exhibition Award.