Tankut Öktem

Prof. Tankut Öktem is a distinguished Turkish sculptor and academic, known for his prominent role in the creation of monumental sculptures. He is a faculty member at the Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts and gained recognition for his work on the Atatürk and Harbiyeli Monument, which commemorates the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the Turkish military academy. The monument, featuring a grand representation of Atatürk and numerous figures symbolizing the Turkish armed forces, is one of the largest monuments in Turkey and reflects his artistic vision and dedication to preserving national history.