DOĞAN ÖZDEMİR (Miskin Kukla) CV

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Area: Digital Surrealism, Conceptual Visual Art, Immersive Media (AI/AR)

Education: Dokuz Eylül University – Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Professional Experience: 20+ years of professional design and visual communication experience.

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GLOBAL AUTHORITY AND CRITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• 1st Place Winner & International Jury Member – BIAH International Poster Competition (2025): Awarded 1st place from 2,187 works across 58 countries. Following this victory, formally appointed as an International Jury Member for the 2026 edition, recognizing professional authority among global peers.

• Masterpiece Laureate Award (Highest Honor) – Lumen Art Gallery (2025): Recognition for the work "No to Violence Against Women".

• Creatio Magna Award (2nd Highest Honor) – Lumen Art Gallery (2025): Recognition for the work "The Mind’s Abyss".

• Academic Finalist – Future Frames Exhibition (University of Maryland, USA): Finalist in the international showcase focusing on the intersection of visual storytelling and AI.

• Multiple Finalist Distinctions – Lumen Art Gallery: Recognized as a Finalist with "The Twisted Sound of Time" and "Fragmented Mind", proving sustained artistic excellence.

• VAA Art500 International Shortlist (2025): Selected for the UK-based international shortlist and completed the Momentum: CEO Rise Leadership Programme.

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UK PROFESSIONAL DEMAND & FLAGSHIP EXHIBITIONS 

• "MY BODY IS DUST" – Asylum Chapel, London (Feb 2026): Featured invited artist in a high-profile exhibition at the Grade II listed historic Asylum Chapel. Project presented in partnership with Juliet Art Magazine, New Exhibitions, and 1883 Magazine. Featured work: "Harbinger of Entropy".

• INVITED EXHIBITION: PATHOS – Indra Gallery, London (2025): Selected through a competitive curatorial process by SPIRA9 ART for the final chapter of the Spiralling Trilogy.

• London Design Festival 2025 (LDF) – “Everything Then is Now – Alter Peckham”: Featured artwork: "The Face Within the Fish". Exhibition supported by Arts Council England, Frieze, and Southwark Council.

• LumiNoir ART Gallery – “PERTINACIOUS” Exhibition (2025): Group exhibition at The Koppel Project, London. Featured artwork: "The Face Within Fish".

• UK Film Recognition – Lift-Off Global Network (Pinewood Studios): Official selection for the "New Voices" showcase based at the iconic Pinewood Studios.​

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS AND SOCIAL IMPACT

• 2025 International Digital Art Show – AnySquared Projects (Chicago, USA): Selected participating artist for the official global digital screening and curated showcase.

• International Mental Health Arts Initiative (UN SDG 3.4) – 34 Gallery (Zimbabwe/Intl): Selected for the "Stillness" project with the work "Bipolar" to promote global mental health awareness.

• 9th International Painting & Digital Art Biennale – IAVPOA (2025): Selected artist for the biennial showcase titled "Frozen Images".

• Galería Andrómeda 3.20 (Mexico, 2025): Participated in the 2nd International Group Exhibition "Matriz Creativa".

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MARKET RELEVANCE AND MEDIA RECOGNITION

• Solo Artist Feature – Dek Unu Magazine (Sept 2025): Featured as the monthly solo artist with a documented 10.59% overt audience engagement rate across 40+ countries.

• ISBN Catalogue Cover Feature (2025): Cover artist for the ISBN-registered "THE IMPOSSIBLES" Exhibition Catalogue, distributed globally via Amazon and Tredition.

• Curatorial Feature – Artflow Alliance Insider (Jan 2026): Featured in the publication "Strange Beginnings: Whimsy, Shadow and Momentum", exploring the psychological depth of the "Identity and Memory" series.

• Professional Representation & Sales: Representation offer from Occhi Contemporary Art (London/NY) and active professional sales listings on Saatchi Art and Kunstmatrix.

• Independent Press Coverage: In-depth interviews and critical reviews in 1883 Magazine, Goddess Arts Magazine (Germany), and Occhi Magazine (USA).