Written by Oğuz Erten and compiled from interviews with Can Göknil, as well as research in publications and newspapers, the book aims to reflect the multifaceted life dedicated to creativity and production. It delves into various aspects of Can Göknil's life, including his family and childhood, college years, and the educational process in the United States. The book, organized chronologically through the artist's exhibited works, explores his artistic journey and evaluates picture books and stories in separate sections alongside this development. Closing with a detailed biography, the book also features rich examples of Can Göknil's artworks, showcasing the creations of this versatile artist known for organizing exhibitions with thematic coherence since the 1980s.
As a result of the book, the Bozlu Art Project Mongeri Building hosts an exhibition that captures the life and art of Can Göknil, a versatile character and one of the leading figures in the Turkish art scene since the 1970s. The exhibition, taking place from November 13, 2018, to March 23, 2019, presents a broad selection of the artist's works from his early years to the present.
The historic Mongeri Building in Şişli, where the Bozlu Art Project collection is displayed and art research activities are conducted, opens its doors to art enthusiasts in conjunction with the release of the book "Can Göknil: Yaşamı ve Sanatı" from Bozlu Sanat Yayınları. Emphasizing the importance of monographic studies on artists who hold key positions in Turkey's art history, the book stands out as a comprehensive work about an artist who continues to produce, both in terms of his artworks and his role as an author.