Ismayil Atmaca

Ismayil Atmaca is a Toronto-based street photographer and visual artist redefining photography through experimental approaches. His work blends black-and-white street photography with unconventional presentations, bridging tradition and innovation. He is represented by Petroff Gallery, Toronto.
Central to his practice is Phucktography, a concept that pushes photography beyond the image through mixed media and hands-on physical manipulation. His Glitch Series breaks down traditional photographic form by combining archival prints with structured wooden elements, creating fragmented, sculptural compositions. Building on this exploration, Atmaca developed Concrete Visions IIID Series, where photography gains architectural weight and permanence through solid materials.
In later works, he incorporates burned paper, charcoal, and pastel, merging photography with raw, tactile processes. This evolving practice dissolves the boundary between image and object, emphasizing physical presence as much as visual impact.

I.Atmaca has exhibited at Artist Project - Toronto, The Other Art Fair in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and New York City, and held a solo exhibition at Assembly Hall Gallery by the City of Toronto. His upcoming showcase, The Arti...

Atmaca graduated from Istanbul Technical University with a degree in Mathematical Engineering in 2000. During his time at university, he researched the relationship between mathematics and art, focusing on the Fibonacci ratio. This research has significantly influenced his artistic approach, integrating mathematical principles into his photographic compositions.

2026 CONTACT Photography Festival — Gallery 44 Members Exhibition, 918 Bathurst, Toronto, Canada
2026 Artist Project Exhibition — Toronto
2026 Propeller Art Gallery – Eureka!
2025 July 17 Gallery 44 - Almanac 2025
2025 May 14th Spectra - Contact Photography Festival
2025 May 8th - May 11th Artist Project in Toronto
2024 June 27-July 26 Concrete Visions at The Assembly Hall Gallery Solo Exhibition- City of Toronto (Upcoming)
2024 The Contact Photography Festival - 918 Bathurst Gallery -Toronto
2024 The Other Art Fair 2023, Dallas
2024 The Other Art Fair 2023, Chicago
2023 The Other Art Fair 2023, Los Angeles
2023 Juried Art Show 2023:We are Resilient | Arts of Etobicoke (Group)
2023 Annual Juried Art Show | Headwaters Arts, Alton, Canada (Group)
2023 Art in the Park - Visual Arts of Mississauga at Riverdale Main Building
2023 30th Annual Juried Exhibition, Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto (Group)
2022 -2021 Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival-Spectra: Gallery 44 Members Exhibition, Toronto (Group)