THE TRANSITION FROM MODERN ART TO POSTMODERN ART IN TURKIYE

The transition from modern to postmodern art marks the beginning of a new transformation in the art world. This transformation, which emerged in the art world in the early 1950s, was reflected in Turkiye within a relatively short period, becoming evident during the 1960s and 1970s. This article aims to explore how art in Turkiye evolved from modernism to postmodernism and to identify the approaches that form the basis of contemporary art practices. Altan Gürman, Füsun Onur, and Şükrü Aysan are among the pioneering artists who initiated the shift from modernism to postmodernism during this artistic transformation and produced the first examples of postmodern art in Turkiye. The three artists examined in this article are pivotal figures who provide insight into how a period shaped by contemporary art discourse and distinguished by postmodern works of global recognition emerged in Turkiye. Furthermore, their work illustrates how Turkish art rapidly adapted to global shifts during the transition from modernism to postmodernism, ultimately fostering the development of its own contemporary art scene. Owing to the pioneering contributions of these artists, postmodern art production in Turkiye diversified rapidly, facilitating the emergence of a dynamic contemporary art scene.