Art x-ist Murat Palta

Birth: 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

Prince's Mission 1.2
Diasec, 90 x 108 cm

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K.O.
Fine art print, 90 x 90 cm

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The Big House
Fine art print, 99 x 108 cm

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Totally Legit
Fine Art Print, 110 x 78 cm

Barbie VI
Fine Art Print, 45 x 25 cm

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Barbie V
Fine Art Print, 45 x 25 cm

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Barbie IV
Fine Art Print, 45 x 25 cm

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Barbie III
Fine Art Print, 45 x 25 cm

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Barbie II
Fine Art Print, 45 x 25 cm

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Barbie I
Fine Art Print, 45 x 25 cm

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Assassins' Legacy
Fine Art Print, 24 carat gold, 110 x 105 cm

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God Save The King, Inshallah - II
Mono print on fine art paper, 75 x 106 cm

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God Save The King, Inshallah
Mono print on fine art paper, 85 x 65cm

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Electric Eye-IV
80 x 80 cm, Diasec

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Electric Eye-III
80 x 80 cm, Diasec

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Electric Eye-II
80 x 80 cm, Diasec

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Electric Eye-I
80 x 80 cm, Diasec

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Black Swan
Mono print on fine art paper,80 x 80

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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
Mono print on fine art paper, 80 x 80

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Totoro
Mono print on fine art paper, 90 x 90

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The Godfather
Mono print on fine art paper, 80 x 80

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Mont print on fine art paper, 80 x 80

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La Haine
Mono print on fine art paper, 80 x 80

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Jurassic Park
Mono print on fine art paper, 100 x 100

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In The Mood For Love
Mono print on fine art paper, 100 x 100

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Occupied
Monoprint on fine art paper, 42x130 cm, 2019

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Acme
Acyrlic on filament, sculpture, h:75x50x30 cm, 2019

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Stay puft
Acyrlic on plastic, sculpture, h:40x25x25 cm, 2019

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Ghostbusters
Acyrlic and gouache on hand-made paper, 100x80 cm, 2019

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That's all folks
Acyrlic and gouache on hand-made paper, 80x80 cm, 2019

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Stargazer
Diasec, 165x105 cm, 2019

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Smurfs
Monoprint on fine art paper, 122x82 cm, 2019

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Fun Fair
Acyrilic and manuscript on hand-made fancy paper, 50x70 cm

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Alien
Hand knotted carpet, 4 x 2 m, 2016

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The Birds
Monoprint on glass, 60 x 85 cm, 2016

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This war of mine 2
Mono print on fine art paper, 50 x 85 cm, 2015

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Losers' Club
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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Mobydick
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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The Parfume
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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Lord of the Rings
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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Lolita
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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Metamorphosis
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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Little Prince
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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A Space Odyssey
Mono print on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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Yıldız Savaşları: İmparator
Mono print on fine art paper, 60 x 70 cm, 2015

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The Dark Knight
Mono print on fine art paper, 60 x 85 cm, 2015

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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
Mono print on fine art paper, 60 x 60 cm, 2014

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Intersteller
Mono print on fine art paper, 60 x 81 cm, 2014

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The Man Who Saves The World
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2015

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Woman in Red
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm, 2013

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Godfather
Monoprint on fine art paper, 60 x 85 cm, 2012

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Star Wars
Monoprint on fine art paper, 70 x 46.5 cm, 2012

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Kill Bill
Monoprint on fine art paper, 60 x 85 cm , 2012

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The Shining
monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm , 2012

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Inception
Monoprint on fine art paper, 85 x 60 cm , 2012

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Murat Palta

Please Do Not Disturb

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Contemporary Istanbul '24

CI Bloom'24

Contemporary Istanbul'23

Oh Holy Simplicity

CI Bloom'23

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Logarithmic Growth

Contemporary Istanbul Bloom'22

Ak-sayanlar

Untitled

All Work and No Play

Gods, Monsters and Men

Contemporary Istanbul'17

Contemporary Istanbul' 16

Art Dubai' 16

Contemporary Istanbul' 15

Incarnated by Words

Variations on "An Andalusian Dog"

Depictions of White Screen

Contemporary Istanbul' 14

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