Bull at The Middelheim Museum, Antwerp

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Prof. Ferit Özşen was born in Taşkent, Konya in 1943. He enrolled in the Painting Department of Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts between 1963 and 1964, where he studied intensively. Then, he continued his education in the Sculpture Department at the same school between 1964 and 1971 under the guidance of Hüseyin Gezer. Between 1968 and 1969, he worked at the Studio of Fritz Wotruba in Vienna Academy, honing his skills further. In 1971, he became the assistant to Prof. Şadi Çalık, who had a significant influence on his career. He completed his proficiency research from the Sculpture Department of Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts in 1977. Throughout his career, he has showcased his art in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Turkey and abroad. Currently, he is a professor at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and serves as the director of the Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture.