Gül Ilgaz (b. 1962, İstanbul) is an artist whose practice revolves around photography, video and installation. Ilgaz was deeply influenced by the art scene of Paris where she lived in 1981. In 1998, she graduated from the Painting department of Mimar Sinan University which she entered with honors upon her return to Turkey. She later completed the Writing and Thinking Program at Bard College (1992) and the Banff Center’s artist residency program (2004). In addition to the 50th Venice Biennial’s Turkish Pavilion, Ilgaz’s works have been exhibited in various international exhibitions in Europe, the US and Asia. ‘A Momentary Absence’ (Galerist, 2023) and 11th Biennale Hors Normes (Lyon, 2025) can be considered among her most recent exhibitions. Having taught art at Robert College for many years, Ilgaz is also featured in many leading public and private collections including Istanbul Modern.