State Artist (Turkey)

State Artist (Turkish: Devlet Sanatçısı, also sometimes translated as "National Artist") is an honorary title granted to prominent artists by the government of Turkey for their contributions to the Turkish culture. It was established in 1971 by the President of Turkey (Cevdet Sunay) and the Minister of Culture and Tourism.

The award is issued for people occupied in various categories of arts: music, dance, theatre, photography, cinema, visual arts, literature, etc.

List of State Artists

By year, according to the list by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey.[1]

1971

1981

1987

  • Nevzat Atlığ, choir conductor
  • Ayhan Baran, opera singer
  • Vasfi Rıza Zobu, actor
  • Bedia Muvahhit, actress
  • Mükerrem Berk, flutist
  • Gülsin Onay, pianist
  • Ayten Gökçer, actress

1988

1991

1998

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