Şener Özmen: A Voice from Kurdish Identity Şener Özmen, born in Idil, Turkey in 1971, is a Kurdish artist whose work explores themes of cultural heritage, social critique, and the complexities of identity within a politically charged landscape. His artistic journey began with comics and poetry—creative outlets that honed his observational skills and fostered an early engagement with storytelling—before transitioning into contemporary art and establishing himself as a respected figure in both Turkish and international artistic circles. Education & Early Artistic Development Özmen’s formal e…