Biography
Erhan Coral was born in Istanbul in 1966. Following his engineering education, he completed his master's degree in business administration in the USA, and after a banking career of about 25 years, he continues his professional life through his own consulting company.
Although he started taking photographs many years ago with a simple analog camera as a hobby, in the years to come it went beyond being just a hobby and turned into a real passion. Even though he usually works on black and white street photography, he has been working on documentary projects from time to time for more than 10 years.
Being born and raised in Istanbul, combined with the vibrant and mixed cultural structure of the city, has given him the opportunity to continue his photography more passionately. Being a frequent traveler, she has had the chance to photograph different cultures and different people. As Graciela Iturbide says, “In the end, photography is an excuse for me to get to know the world.”
After participating in many group exhibitions in Turkey, he opened his first solo exhibition titled “Alone in the City" at YapıKredi Bomontiada in May 2022. This exhibition tells the story of people who are alone with themselves and the city in different areas of the city, at different times, in different seasons. The artist's second solo exhibition “Metropolis Chronicles: Capturing Urban Architecture and Humanity” took place at Galeri 77 in January 2024. Intertwining architectural and everyday stories, this exhibition takes the viewer into the heart of the urban landscape, telling the stories of modern cities through the eyes of urbanism, architectural marvels and the individuals who call these spaces home.
Throughout his photographic journey, he has won many awards from highly prestigious competitions such as Sony World Photo Awards, International Photography Awards and Travel Photographer of The Year.
Selected Works
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Brooklyn Bridge 1, New York, 2018
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Galata Bridge, Istanbul, 2019
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Metro Bridge 1, Istanbul, 2020
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Atatürk Cultural Center, Istanbul, 2021
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Brooklyn Bridge 2, New York, 2021
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Metro Bridge 2, Istanbul, 2021
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The Oculus, New York, 2021
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Baker Street Station, London, 2022
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Canary Wharf 1, London, 2022
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Tate Modern 1, London, 2022
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Tate Modern 2, London, 2022
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Antinori nel Chianti Classico 1, Tuscany, 2023
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Antinori nel Chianti Classico 2, Tuscany, 2023
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Antinori nel Chianti Classico 3, Tuscany, 2023
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Blackfriars Bridge, London, 2023
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Canary Wharf 2, London, 2023
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Mola, Boston / Break Time, Boston, 2023
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Museo Nacional De Arte, Mexico City, 2023
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Skywalk, Boston, 2023
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St. Paul's, London, 2023
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Tate Modern 3, London, 2023
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Tate Modern 4, London, 2023
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Ünalan, İstanbul, 2023
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Berber Dükkânı, Havana / Barber Shop, Havana, 2024
EXHIBITIONS
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Body & Beyond
Galeri 77 8 Aug - 7 Sep 2024In its newest group exhibition Galeri 77 brings together 18 artists, creating a captivating journey through the world of figurative art. Bringing together unique perspectives, this selection offers art lovers...Read more -
Metropolis Chronicles: Capturing Urban Architecture and Humanity
Erhan Coral 11 Jan - 25 Feb 2024Erhan Coral’s second solo exhibition “Metropolis Chronicles: Capturing Urban Architecture and Humanity” will be on view at Galeri 77 between January 11 - February 25, 2024. “Metropolis Chronicles” is a...Read more
Fairs
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Contemporary Istanbul 2024
19th Edition 23 - 27 Oct 2024Galeri 77 brings together works from 28 artists, both local and international, encompassing various styles such as expressionism, surrealism, neo-pop art, experimental art, photorealism, abstract,...Read more -
CI Bloom 2024
3RD EDITION 25 - 28 Apr 2024Galleri 77 is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2024 edition of CI Bloom. Join us at booth LK-29 for an exquisite presentation of...Read more