A Cartography of Progress: The World of İhsan Oturmak Born in 1987 in the ancient city of Diyarbakır, Turkey, İhsan Oturmak’s artistic journey is deeply interwoven with the socio-political landscape of his homeland. His work isn't merely a representation of reality; it’s an excavation of its layers—a meticulous charting of progress, tradition, and the often-fraught relationship between them. Growing up in a region steeped in history yet grappling with modernity, Oturmak developed a keen eye for the subtle narratives embedded within everyday life, particularly those concerning education, cont…