Mesut Manioğlu in the history of Turkish graphic design

Mesut Manioğlu was born in 13.02.1927 in Istanbul. He became a "Decoration Design Department Poster Workshop" student in Istanbul Fine Arts Academy in 1944. During his studentship, he prepared the posters for the "Academy's Foundation Day" and the "Traditional 3rd of March Ball". He gained the first prize in 1946 for his United Nations Poster. With this award, his poster was the first to represent Turkey in USA. In 1949, he graduated from the Academy. His first professional work that year, was the poster and interior design for the Istanbul Exhibition arranged by the municipality. In 1951, he designed the United States Pavilion and the next year Emlak Bank pavilion at the International Izmir Fair. These fair stand and exhibition designs were the beginning of his cooperation with Emlak Bank that would last for 10 years. In 1954, he was commissioned by the government to express the Modernization of Turkey with 4 poster designs. He voluntarily contributed as a designer to Antituberculosis Association and the related societies for 30 years. He became the Art Consultant for Shell in 1972, and designed several works for the company during 20 years. Manioğlu designed many logos and illustrations, and took awards for his works. He participated in international exhibitions and his works were published worldwide. In the years of 1968-70-76 he joined the Warsaw Poster Exhibition, in 1970 Brno Exhibition, and in 1976 Listowel exhibition. His works were published in 1967 Berauchghrafhik and 1976 Modern Publicity periodicals. After 1980, his accepted a much simple design language in his poster works. Especially his "Istanbul" poster designed in 1995, was like a summary of Mesut Manioğlu's design approach. He gradually developed his modern approach to minimalism. Starting from 1972, he continued as an Academy Professor until 2000. He was a designer who witnessed the earliest days of Turkish Graphic Design. He had an important role of advertising the development of Turkish industry. During 58 years of his professional life, he accomplished many successful works in a large scale of design disciplines, from graphic design to photography, from architecture to sculpture. He died in 19 January 2001.