Ahmet Cevdet Oran: A Pioneer of Turkish Abstraction Born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1957, Ahmet Cevdet Oran’s artistic journey is a fascinating blend of journalistic pursuits, literary advocacy, and ultimately, the creation of a uniquely compelling visual language. Initially drawn to translation at the newspaper *Tercümân-ı Hakîkat*, his path quickly diverged into journalism, culminating in his role as chief editor for several prominent newspapers including *Sabah*, *Tarik*, and *Saadet*. Crucially, Oran distinguished himself by championing the use of pure Turkish – a deliberate rejection of O…