Ismail Acar was born in 1971 in Sivas-Susehri. In 1991, he graduated from Marmara University in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated from the university’s College of Fine Arts with honors. He continued his education earning a Master of Arts degree in 1993.

Acar found an interest in rotogravure, wood press and various other forms of artistic expression. He has been influenced by some of the most creative minds of his time including M. Plevneli, Mustafa Aslier and various other professors considered to be among the best in the world. Acar was also able to study with David Salle and improve upon his exhibition preparation tactics.

Awarded the coveted "Most Successful Artist in Turkey" in 2004, galleries in Turkey as well as across the globe showcase his work. His paintings have been sought after for private collections and housed in art museums.

Ismail Acar’s paintings draw in the wandering eye and then capture it in scenes where the east meets the west. History seems to find a contemporary place where modernized paintings capture culture and religion taking care to be most expressive.

Known for his generosity as much as his artistic talent, Ismail Acar has donated one-part of all of his income from his artistic exhibitions since 2001 to various charities and organizations. His exhibitions include displays in Geneva, Prague, Switzerland, Japan and Paris among various others.

His more notable exhibitions include the 1991 Exhibition for the Benefit of Homeless Children and the 1994 Youth and Art Gallery Exhibition in the 1994 BP Exhibition in Istanbul. In 1999, he was the subject of a highly acclaimed documentary by Executive Serpil Boydak where his work and life were highlighted.

Ismail Acar’s paintings hang in private collections around the world including all of the European countries, Mexico, Canada, America, Russia, Ukraine, China, Korea, and Japan. He currently resides in Turkey where he continues to work in Istanbul.