Yusuf TAKTAK was born in Bolvadin, in 1951. Taktak graduated in 1974 from the Istanbul State Fine Arts Akademy's Advanced Painting Department.In the same year, he continued his studies at the Salzburg Summur Academy. He worked for a period at Mimar Sinan University, Yeditepe University and also at the Painting Sculpture Museum. Taktak, who has had numerous exclusive exhibitions, has participated..