Ersin Burak's Freedom Fighters Exhibition Opened

Painter Ersin Burak’s exhibition titled “From Resneli Niyazi to Deniz Gezmiş: Freedom Fighters,” which portrays historical and cultural figures who left a mark on Turkey’s political and cultural memory, opened its doors at the Cumhuriyet Cultural Center Art Gallery.

The exhibition held at the Cumhuriyet Cultural Center Art Gallery features portraits of important figures of the enlightenment struggle such as Resneli Niyazi, Cemal Pasha, Fahrettin Pasha, Enver Pasha, and Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, as well as Hasan Ali Yücel, İsmail Hakkı Tonguç, Sabahattin Ali, and Uğur Mumcu. During the opening cocktail, art writer Celal Binzet, painter Ersin Burak, Cumhuriyet newspaper writer Mustafa Balbay, and Ankara Representative Sertaç Eş each delivered speeches.

Artist Ersin Burak stated that he prepared the works in the exhibition out of a commitment to his country and to those who fought for freedom. Celal Binzet and Mustafa Balbay emphasized that the exhibition recalls the founding philosophy and enlightenment heritage of the Republic.