Kemal Aratan, one of the well-known figures in the world of Turkish humor and comics, has passed away at the age of 61. Following the news of Aratan's death, numerous messages of condolence were shared by figures in the art and humor communities.
Known for his work published in magazines such as Gırgır, Limon, Avni, and Leman, Aratan gained widespread recognition among readers for the character “Vah Vahap Vah,” which he created alongside Galip Tekin.
Born on April 9, 1965, in Kırklareli, Kemal Aratan began his artistic career in 1984 at Gırgır magazine. Aratan, who was involved in the founding of Limon magazine in 1986, was a graduate of the Graphic Design Department at Mimar Sinan University.
Throughout his career, Aratan worked for humor magazines including Gırgır, Limon, Avni, Dıgıl, Pişmiş Kelle, and Leman. Among the artist's notable works are “İhtiyatsız Adam,” “İstedikleri Yere Gidenler,” “Ottomanya,” and “Bi Gece Daha.”
In addition to his production of cartoons and comics, Aratan also provided training in the fields of storyboarding and screenwriting, and was considered one of the important names in the tradition of Turkish humor magazine publishing.
News Source: 12punto
