Burhan Doğançay: A Life in Walls Early Life and Education Born: Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 1929. Doğançay’s artistic journey began with foundational training from his father, Adil Doğançay, and Arif Kaptan, both respected Turkish painters. He demonstrated athletic ability as a youth, playing on the Gençlerbirliği football team. Education: He earned a law degree from the University of Ankara in 1950 and later a doctorate in economics from the University of Paris (1950-1955), while also attending art courses at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. Early Career & Transition to N…