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Artist Süleyman Saim Tekcan dies; funeral to be held in Istanbul
Süleyman Saim Tekcan, a pioneer of Turkish printmaking, has died. His funeral prayer will be held tomorrow at Marmara University’s Faculty of Theology Mosque, after which he will be buried at the Mahmut Şevket Paşa Family Cemetery.
Artist Süleyman Saim Tekcan, a pioneer of Turkish printmaking, has died.
Tekcan’s family announced his death in a statement posted on the artist’s social media account. The statement said that Tekcan had devoted his life to art, education and passing cultural heritage on to future generations.
The family statement said that the artist had left a lasting legacy through his works, the artists he trained and the contributions he made to Turkish art history. It added that Tekcan would be remembered for his approach centered on people and human values.
Funeral ceremony to be held in Istanbul
Süleyman Saim Tekcan’s funeral prayer will be held tomorrow at Marmara University’s Faculty of Theology Mosque, after the afternoon prayer. He will be buried at the Mahmut Şevket Paşa Family Cemetery following the prayer.
Contributions to printmaking
Born in Trabzon on October 6, 1940, Tekcan graduated from the Department of Painting and Crafts at Ankara Gazi Institute of Education in 1961. He further developed his art education through research on printmaking in Germany.
Combining his painting and engraving work with his academic background, Tekcan contributed to the development of printmaking in Türkiye. He also stood out as an educator alongside his artistic work.
One of the most significant initiatives of Tekcan’s artistic career was the establishment of the Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts (IMOGA) in 2004. The museum brought together opportunities for the production, archiving and exhibition of printmaking.
Ministry of Culture and Tourism issues condolence message
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism also issued a condolence message following Tekcan’s death. The ministry described Tekcan as one of the masters of Turkish painting and printmaking and a recipient of the Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award.
The message said that Tekcan had made lasting contributions to Türkiye’s cultural and artistic life through his works, the artists he trained and the Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts he founded. The ministry extended its condolences to the artist’s family, loved ones, students and the art community.
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