About Komet
Lived 1941 – 2022 (aged 81). Komet was a Turkish painter and poet.
Gürkan Coşkun (1941 – 22 September 2022) or more widely known as Komet was a Turkish painter.
Coşkun was born in Çorum in 1941. After attending İstanbul State Academy of Fine Arts between the years 1960 and 1967, he moved to Paris in 1971. He split his time between the two cities. His work is exhibited in various countries and is very respected in his home town. In his paintings, he most often blended fantasy and reality.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Komet?
Turkish artist (1941–2022)
When was Komet born?
Komet was born on 22 July 1941 in Çorum.
When did Komet die?
Komet died on 25 September 2022 in Istanbul.
What was Komet's occupation?
Komet was a painter and poet.
What nationality was Komet?
Komet was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Komet. https://biography.guide/komet/
MLA: "Komet." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/komet/.
Chicago: "Komet." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/komet/.
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