berksoy

Through both her painting and her opera career, Semiha Berksoy emerged as a globally renowned Turkish cultural icon

Semiha Berksoy (1920-2004) enjoyed an acclaimed dual career as both an opera singer and as a painter. This first comprehensive retrospective of her work bridges her life and work between Turkey and Germany, covering her famous roles, her ties with Turkish artists and poets, and her spontaneous and bold approach to painting.