Abidin Dino (23 March 1913 – 7 December 1993) was a prominent Turkish artist and painter born into an art-loving family in Istanbul. Coming from a lineage of an Ottoman diplomat of Albanian descent, Abidin Dino, Abidin's artistic journey began in his early years, greatly influenced by his family. He spent part of his childhood in Geneva, Switzerland, and France before returning to Istanbul in 1925. Although he initially started his secondary education at the American high school Robert College in Istanbul, he later dropped out to fully dedicate himself to painting, drawing, and writing. Abidin Dino's articles and cartoons gained recognition and were published in various newspapers and magazines. In 1933, Dino co-founded the "D Group," an association of innovative painters, and participated in several exhibitions. Around the same time, he illustrated the books of poetry by Nazım Hikmet. Invited by Soviet director Sergei Yutkevich, Dino worked in Leningrad as a scenery designer and assistant director, with Atatürk's encouragement. Subsequently, he spent time in Paris from 1937 to 1939, where he engaged with influential artists like Gertrude Stein, Tristan Tzara, and Picasso.
