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Tankut Öktem

Tankut Öktem (1940–2007) was a Turkish sculptor and painter.

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Biography

Born at Konya Province in 1940, died in Istanbul in 2007.

Tankut Öktem studied at Marmara University. The recorded working language is Turkish.

Employment is recorded with Marmara University.

Works named in the authority record are Statue of Love and Kuva-yi Milliye and the Republic Monument.

Work by Tankut Öktem is recorded in the collections of İzmir Culture and Arts Factory.

Distinctions recorded are State Artist.

The Monument of Martyrs of Limassol-Kyrenia and Freedom in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. The monument was sculpted by Tankut Öktem [1] .

The Monument of Martyrs of Limassol-Kyrenia and Freedom in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. The monument was sculpted by Tankut Öktem [1] .

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Photo of Tankut Öktem

Photo of Tankut Öktem

Oylum Öktem İşözen · From Family of Tankut Öktem

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  • Istanbul
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  • Konya Province

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  • Marmara UniversityOrganisation

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