Art and debate: the Gezi phenomena
First published in Today’s Zaman by Rumeysa Kiger, Istanbul, 25 June 2013 The Gezi protests, which have shaken Turkey
Read MoreThe Turkish word “çapul” has many meanings, including pillage; rage; plunder and booty to spoil; foray; root; and maraud, according to the Tureng online translation service. It’s unclear exactly where the term originated, but it might be a reference to Erdogan’s description of protesters as “looters.” The accompanying “Everyday I’m Çapuling!” video is likely designed to disarm the word by showing protesters engaged in non-looting activities that aim to counter his use of the loaded term….
First published in Today’s Zaman by Rumeysa Kiger, Istanbul, 25 June 2013 The Gezi protests, which have shaken Turkey
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Read Moreby RUMEYSA KIGER, Istanbul first published at Today’s Zaman June 23 Founded in 2003, Nar Photos is an independent collective
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Read MoreMusicians for #occupygezi From the first days of the demonstrations in Turkey four weeks ago many artists expressed their solidarity
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