Ali Hadi Bara facts for kids
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Ali Hadi Bara
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Self portrait of Hadi Bara
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| Born | September 9, 1906 |
| Died | August 30, 1971 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Education | Fine Arts Academy in Istanbul |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Ali Hadi Bara (born September 9, 1906 – died August 30, 1971) was a famous Turkish sculptor. He was one of the first important artists from the time when Turkey became a republic. He created many impressive sculptures, including monuments of important historical figures.
Ali Hadi Bara's Life
Ali Hadi Bara was born in Tehran, a city in Iran. When he was young, his family moved to the Ottoman Empire, which is now mostly Turkey.
He loved art and studied at the Fine Arts Academy in Istanbul from 1923 to 1927. After that, he traveled to Paris, France, to learn even more about sculpture. In Paris, he studied with famous sculptors like Henri Bouchard and Charles Despiau.
In 1930, Ali Hadi Bara returned to Istanbul. He became an assistant teacher at the Fine Arts Academy where he had once been a student. He visited Paris again between 1949 and 1950. After this trip, his art changed. He stopped making sculptures that looked exactly like people or objects (called figural works). Instead, he started creating non-figural sculptures, which are more abstract.
From 1950 until he passed away in 1971, he continued to work at the Academy in Istanbul. He taught many new artists and left behind a great artistic legacy.
Famous Sculptures
Ali Hadi Bara created many important public sculptures. These works can be seen in different cities.
- Adana Monument (1935): This was one of his early significant works.
- Monument to Atatürk (1937): A statue honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
- Statue of Barbarossa (1946): This statue in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, honors the famous 16th-century Ottoman admiral, Barbarossa Hayreddin. It was unveiled on the 400th anniversary of his death.
- Monument of Atatürk and Ismet Inönü on Horseback (in Zonguldak): This sculpture features two important leaders of Turkey on horseback.
Art Exhibitions
Ali Hadi Bara's work was shown in many important art exhibitions around the world. These shows helped people see his amazing sculptures.
- Venice Biennale (1956, 1958): A very famous international art exhibition held in Venice, Italy.
- São Paulo Biennial (1957, 1961): Another major international art show, held in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Exposition Internationale de Sculpture Contemporaine (1961): An international exhibition of modern sculpture at the Musée Rodin in Paris.
- Turkish High Sculptors Society exhibition (1973): An exhibition held after his death at the Taksim Art Gallery in Istanbul, celebrating his work.
