{"title":"Nihad Turk","description":"\u003cp\u003eNihad Al Turk, born in Aleppo, Syria, in 1972, is a self-taught artist whose work delves into the psychological and existential struggles of humanity. His compositions often feature imperfect creatures, mythical demons, and botanical elements, serving as allegorical self-portraits that explore themes of good and evil. Initially employing a dark palette, Al Turk has recently incorporated vivid hues, adding a sense of optimism to his robust figures. ([ayyamgallery.com](https:\/\/www.ayyamgallery.com\/artists\/65-nihad-al-turk\/biography\/?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAl Turk's artistic journey began in his youth, leading to his first solo exhibition at the French Cultural Center in Damascus in 1999. He has since exhibited internationally, including at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice (2015), Ayyam Gallery locations in Dubai, London, and Beirut, and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Damascus. In 2003, he was awarded the Golden Prize at the Latakia Biennale. ([ayyamgallery.com](https:\/\/www.ayyamgallery.com\/artists\/65-nihad-al-turk\/biography\/?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, Al Turk relocated to Beirut due to the Syrian civil war and later moved to Edinburgh in 2015. His experiences as a refugee and the challenges he faced have profoundly influenced his work, infusing it with themes of captivity and the quest for freedom. In Edinburgh, he has participated in solo and group exhibitions and created significant murals, such as \"Innocents on the Floodtide\" at St John's Church (2016) and \"A New Vision of Edinburgh\" in St Andrew's Square (2019). ([nihadalturkartist.com](https:\/\/www.nihadalturkartist.com\/about?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nihad-turk-3770","title":"Dark Forms on Golden Texture, 1999","description":"Artwork made by Nihad Turk  in 1999. The medium used is Mixed media On Canvas with dimensions of 100cm x 80cm. Currently Exhibited at the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts in Jordan.","brand":"Nihad Turk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49442715926721,"sku":"Nihad-Turk-HM-3770","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/files\/a9bcf57a8ad6a4faea7590d4f5fcd0d9.jpg?v=1753767149"},{"product_id":"nihad-turk-3769","title":"Abstract Bottle Silhouettes in Three Panels,","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtwork made by Nihad Turk  in 2002. The medium used is Mixed Media on Board with dimensions of 70cm x 100cm. Currently Exhibited at the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts in Jordan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nihad Turk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49443255353537,"sku":"Nihad-Turk-HM-3769","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/files\/6af4a04e706a2330069a0c3b7f92d659.jpg?v=1753790994"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/collections\/a9bcf57a8ad6a4faea7590d4f5fcd0d9.jpg?v=1756030985","url":"https:\/\/artsamy.com\/collections\/nihad-turk.oembed","provider":"Artsamy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}