10 Facts About Hedi Turki

Hedi Turki was a Tunisian artist of Turkish origin.

Hedi Turki is considered to have been the pioneering force of abstract painting in Tunisia and was an influential member of the School of Tunis.

Hedi Turki attended his primary education from 1928 to 1936, then went to the Sadiki College, before going to the Lycee Carnot between 1936 and 1940.

Hedi Turki abandoned his studies after the death of his father, Mustapha, in 1939, in order to support his family as he was the eldest of seven brothers.

Hedi Turki worked in numerous odd jobs such as an apprentice tailor, clerk, and laborer in oil mill.

Hedi Turki married Jamila Skhiri in 1948 after the death of his mother in 1945.

Hedi Turki began to learn the principles of pictorial art, self-taught, and then joined the School of Tunis.

Hedi Turki continued to travel and to study and work during his career, particularly in England, Nigeria and the United States.

Hedi Turki was instrumental in the founding of the School of Tunis, the establishment of the National Union of plastic and graphic arts of Tunisia, and the General Union of Arab Plastic Artists.

Hedi Turki's work evolved over time, a nationalist vocation at first, usually figurative like most members of the School of Tunis, it was then influenced by Abstract Expressionism, as inspired by his trip to the United States.