Doğum: HATAY, 1990
https://www.behance.net/muratpalta
After graduating from the Graphic Design Department of Dumlupınar University in 2012, Murat Palta worked at various advertising agencies in Istanbul. In 2013, he participated in a miniature and illumination art workshop at the International Festival of Miniature and Illumination held in Tlemcen, Algeria. In 2017, he was invited to take part in the 4th Ural Industrial Biennial of Contemporary Art. In 2018, he designed the official poster for the 37th Istanbul Film Festival. In 2019, he collaborated with major brands such as Apple and Levi’s. The artist currently lives and works in Istanbul.
At first glance, Murat Palta’s miniatures resemble pages from an ancient manuscript. However, by incorporating elements of pop culture, he creates a contemporary visual language. Much like the Ottoman-era nakkaş (illuminators), Palta illustrates the literature, cinema, and events of his own time. Yet unlike the traditional nakkaş, he speaks directly to future audiences. Rather than simply portraying pop culture in miniature form, he uses it as a tool to explore the relevance of mythology, philosophy, and historical events in today’s world. As a result, the characters in his compositions often shed their original meanings and become supporting roles in a deeper narrative. Embracing the inherent absurdity of anachronism, he reflects the present day through dark humor and a palette of vivid, exaggerated colors.
Solo Shows:
2014, “Murat Palta: Cult Hollywood movies as Ottoman miniatures”, Bagnacavallo City Museum, Bagnacavallo, Italy
2015, “Depictions of White Screen”, x-ist, Istanbul, Turkey
2015, "Incarnated By Words", Savina Gallery, St. Petersburg, Rusia
2018, “God, Monsters and Men”, x-ist, Istanbul, Turkey
2019, “All Work and No Play”, x-ist, Istanbul, Turkey
Group Shows & Fairs:
2013, “Cinephiliac: Art Transcending Technology & Motion”, Philadelphia, USA
2013, Nour Festival of Arts, London, UK
2014, Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
2015, “Variations on ‘An Andalusian Dog’”, x-ist, İstanbul, Türkiye
2015, “x-tension”, Office 4200, Bursa, Turkey
2015, Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
2015, "Kitsch ou pas Kitsch?", Institut des Cultures d'Islam, Paris, France
2016, Art Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2016, Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
2017, 4th Ural Industrial Biennial of Contemporary Art, Ural, Russia
2017, “Past meets Present”, Anna Laudel, Istanbul, Turkey
2017, Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
2018, Art Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018, Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
2019, Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey