Mayde Feruhhan (Maide Arel): A Life in Abstract Art Born: Istanbul, Turkey (1907) Died: February 9, 1997 Mayde Feruhhan, also known as Maide Arel, was a Turkish-born Armenian painter celebrated for her distinctive abstract and stylized figures. Her work, often characterized by a muted color palette, demonstrates influences from Cubism and Post-Impressionism. She left behind a legacy of compelling artistic exploration. Early Life and Education Born into an Artistic Family: Feruhhan was the granddaughter of artist and designer Simon Dadyan and descended from the Balyan family, re…