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Burhan Dogancay Obituary
Bergin Azer, director of the Dogancay Museum, said the artist died Tuesday of an undisclosed illness in Istanbul.
Much of Dogancay's art was inspired by graffiti, torn posters and banners found on city walls. His museum in Istanbul, which opened in 2004, was the first contemporary art museum in Turkey.
Dogancay's paintings are part of the permanent collections at the Metropolitan Art Museum and the Guggenheim. One of his paintings sold for $1.7 million at an Istanbul auction in 2009 - the highest price paid for a contemporary art painting in Turkey.
Dogancay is survived by his wife.
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Angel O'Hanlon Tinnirello
January 16, 2014
Burhan was on my mind constantly yesterday. I did some research and am so sad to find that he passed a year ago and touched that he was nudging at my thoughts throughout my day.
My deepest condolences on his passing. I still have the signed prints and cards that he and his wife gave me in 1986-87, when I worked at Foyen & Peri. I will display them with great fondness.
I hope his wife and family can sense the warmth and caring thoughts I have for my memories of them both. Peace.
My deepest sympathies for his loss and wonder at a life so fully lived.
May 17, 2013
May the god of comfort be a source of strength for your family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC
Don Randall
April 30, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with you the family 2nd Cor 1:3&4...at your time of lost.
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Malcolm Young
January 19, 2013
Burhan seemed to be a very artistic man. My brother and I are artists ourselves. Notice what John 5:25 says, “ ... The hour is coming... when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who have given heed will live.” Soon Mr. Burhan can paint to his heart's desire.
C.S
January 19, 2013
May the God of comfort and love be with the Dogancay family in your time of sorrow.We look to the time when know one will say I am sick but until that day remember that others care.Isaiah33:24.
Marie M
January 17, 2013
God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found in times of distress.
January 17, 2013
SO SORRY FOR YOUR GRIEF,MAY YOU LOOK TO GOD ABOVE FOR COMFORT.{GOD IS LOVE}
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MD
January 17, 2013
My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.
Sincerely,
Ms J
January 17, 2013
May the Hearer of prayer give you the comfort needed during this time. Psalm 65:2
Deborah Richardson
January 17, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by God, also by the words in the Bible at Philemon 4-7 along with the support and love of your family and friends.
D D
January 16, 2013
My condolences to Burhan's wife and family. May you seek relief in prayer at this time of bereavement. Psalms 65:2
Lynn Harmon
January 16, 2013
To the family of Mr. Dogancay. I'm sorry for your loss of your husband, may you find comfort in the hearer of Prayer.-Psalm 65:2.
Jeanette
January 16, 2013
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family and friends of Burhan Dogancay during this difficult time. God says in 2 Timothy 3: 1-5 that we are living in difficult times hard to deal with. But we have the hope expressed in God's Word, The Bible, that one day soon He will remove all the suffering, sickness, pain and death will be no more. What a glorious hope for all mankind!
January 16, 2013
During this painful time, pleace accept my condolences. May the family find comfort from friends and family.
January 16, 2013
To the Dogancay family you have our deepest sympathy and condolences my the God of comfort continue to bless you and give you courage (Jon.11:25)
January 16, 2013
To the Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and sustain you doing this difficult time.
Jill
January 16, 2013
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
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