Turkish Artist-author Otyam's Mask Welcomes Visitors İn Art Park

In Mediterranean resort province of Antalya, the mask of Turkish painter, photographer-journalist and author Fikret Otyam welcomes visitors, art lovers in the "Fikret Otyam Art Park" located in Konyaaltı Street.

The park where visitors flock to take pictures next to Otyam's mask is also set to host art events in the near future, supported by Antalya Association of Artists.

Fikret Otyam has died on Aug. 9 at the age of 89 in the southern province of Antalya, after a treatment for renal failure for some time.

The artist, who won nine awards, including one from the UNESCO-linked International Association of Art, wrote 20 books and staged five photo-graph exhibitions and many painting exhibitions during his career.

(Photo) - Antalya