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Yusuf Tuvi
Born in Izmir 1938, Yusuf Tuvi is
among the well-known photographers in Turkey.
In 1960, he graduated from Istanbul Technical University as an electrical
engineer.
In 1974, with his dedication to art and the will to express his feelings, he
started photography with a great passion.
Throughout the years, he has been awarded and his photographs have been
exhibited in various international competitions.
In 1983, he was granted the title "AFIAP: Artist of FIAP", by the
International Federation of Photographic Art, which is given to successful
photographers.
He mostly works on diapositives and his slide presentations on the trips he made
both within Turkey and abroad has received good reviews and continue to gather
interest.
In addition, Tuvi has a slide show about Turkey titled "Our Land Our
People" prepared for the foreign travel agencies.
His assignments in Turkey and abroad continue to be published in the Turkey's
leading travel magazine Atlas, in addition to other publications.
He has a wide variety of slide archive on countries and cities such as; Turkey
(Istanbul and Anatolian historical sites and fascinating places),
Thailand, Egypt, Morocco, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Scotland, Hungary,
Kenya, United States, Hawaii, New York, San Francisco, Prague, Paris, Venice,
Petra, US National Parks, Israel, Greek Islands.
A collection of his work on New York City, has been published in a book titled
"New York".
In addition to various publishers,
Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture is currently benefiting from his work
for the purpose of introducing Turkey to the world.
Awards:
| 1982 |
1st Prize
Kodak Photography Competition, Istanbul, Turkey
Title: “Children Within Life” |
| 1983 |
Award
Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Department of Fine Arts Photography Competition |
| 1985 |
1st prize
Foto Creativ Magazine, Germany
Theme: Children
Title: “Geese” |
| 1985 |
FIAP Bronze Medal
Spain Reus 7 International FIAP Competition |
| 1986 |
1st prize
Foto Creativ Magazine, Germany
Theme: Portrait
Title: “Festival
in Ephesus” |
| 1991 |
FIAP Silver Medal
6th International FIAP Photography Competition
Istanbul, Turkey
Title: “Stairs - Pushkar Festival, Rajasthan, India” |
| 1994 |
Runner-up Award
Ballantine’s Finest International Photography
Award
Title: “Red Clothe
- Rajasthan, India” |
Contact
E-mail: info@yusuftuvi.com
Yusuf Tuvi
Irfan Bey Apt.
Mustafa Bey Cad 27/5
Alsancak - IZMIR 35220
TURKEY
Tel.: 90 (232) 421-8289
Fax: 90 (232) 463-0209
Cell: 90 (532) 501-0900
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