Chronology
The Chronology section of our website will be periodically updated with new sections to provide a comprehensive overview of Mehmet Güleryüz’s life and work. Stay tuned for these updates as we continue to enrich our resources.
1958 - 1970
Formation and Development
The life and artistic career of the artist is divided and analyzed into key phases, starting with his educational foundation from 1958 to his departure for Paris in 1970. This period encompasses his initial enrolment at the Academy, his decision to pursue acting professionally, his return to continue his studies at the Academy, his graduation, and his military service.
1970s
New Dimensions
In a decade split between Paris and Istanbul, Güleryüz engaged with new artistic mediums, including sculpture, lithography, and performance, while exploring themes of hierarchy and power through his work as political upheaval roiled both France and Turkey.