State Artist (Turkish: Devlet Sanatçısı, also sometimes translated as "National Artist") is an honorary title issued to artists by the government of Turkey for their contributions into the Turkish culture. It was established in 1971 by President of Turkey and the Minister of Culture and Tourism.
The award is issued for people occupied in various categories of arts: music, dance, theatre, photography, cinema, visual arts, literature, etc.
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