Nuri Battal

Born in Istanbul, Nuri Battal's interest in painting began at a young age. The second prize he received in the competition he participated in during his secondary education increased his inclination towards art and intensified his studies. After completing his education and doctorate program at Istanbul University, he took painting and plastic arts classes at the College of Liberal Arts while working at the University of Nevada in the United States in 1990. During his stay in America, he continued his painting studies and participated in group exhibitions. The artist, who went to Japan in 1995 upon the invitation of Kagawa University, participated in the painting and plastic arts traditional crafts program for three years at the Kagawa Perfecture Culter Center. Takamatsu City Museum of Art and Kagawa Cultural Museum also participated in group exhibitions. After returning to Turkey, the artist, who participated in solo and group exhibitions in Turkey, continues to work in his painting studio in Istanbul. The works of the artist are included in many domestic and foreign private collections.