1948

Fahrettin Demirbilek was born in Ezine, Türkiye, in 1948.

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1960

... began his education in Tekirdağ and continued it in Edirne. He later studied art education at the Gazi Education Institute and became an art teacher.

1966

... later attended later Edirne Teachers' Training School and an elementary school teacher.

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1970

... studied art education at the Gazi Education Institute, Ankara, Türkiye and became an art teacher.

1970-80

... During his teaching career, he worked at several schools, including Pamukpınar, Nazilli Teacher Training School, Namık Kemal High School in Tekirdağ and the Tekirdağ Education Institute

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1972

...married to Gülten, who is also an art teacher, studied in Gazi Education Institute, Ankara, Türkiye

1974

... first son, Sarp was born

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1976

... Painting remained an important part of his life alongside teaching. Even after undergoing open-heart surgery at the age of 28, he continued to paint

1980 

... second son, Berk was born 

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... never stopped teaching, working, painting

1982 

... heart problems never left him alone and in May 1982 his heart stopped beating 

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1983 - 1985 - 1995 

... His first personal exhibition in Tekirdağ was held in 1983, followed by further exhibitions organised by people who appreciated and wanted to preserve his work.

today 

... it is my responsibility to make his work available to everyone ...

... but at most to his grand daughter.

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