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Necati Cumalı (sculpture)
The Necati Cumalı sculpture is a monument in commemoration of Turkish writer Necati Cumalı. The sculpture was erected in 2002 after his death. It was an initiative of the Beşiktaş municipality who commissioned the sculptor Gürdal Duyar. History The mayor of Beşiktaş Yusuf Namoğlu had met with Cumalı and told him of his intentions for a sculpture. Cumalı told Namoğlu in which pose and by which sculptor he would like the sculpture to be made and then they decided on the location together. Cumalı died 15 days later. The sculpture was completed in one year by Gürdal Duyar after Necati Cumalı had died. It was inaugurated on the birthday of Necati Cumalı on 13 January in 2002. The opening ceremony saw Namoğlu give a speech. Description The sculpture is located in the portion of Vişnezade Park that goes by the name Sofa Poets Park. The sculpture depicts Cumalı sitting with his right leg crossed over his left leg. He is looking forward. His right arm is in his lap w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sofa Poets Park
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