Orhan Berkman

Orhan Berkman is one of the best-known painters of Turkish modernism, treating Aegean village life and still life in a restrained colour language. His work brings together local life, light and craft

About the artist

After the academy the artist lived in the Aegean region for many years and is known for direct observation and rapid brushwork. His works are in several museum and private collections; at Safranhan we organised a broad retrospective in 2012.

Selected exhibitions

• Colours of the Aegean, Izmir, 1999
• Still Lives, Istanbul, 1991
• Retrospective, Safranhan, 2012

Working with the gallery

Orhan Berkman has been represented by Safranhan since 2008. The gallery collection holds 14 works by the artist; new works are announced first to the gallery list and newsletter subscribers. You can book a studio visit and private viewing.

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