Istanbul after us
«Gün» — Day (turkish)
One of the first phrases they teach you in Turkish language classes — İstanbul çok kalabalık bir şehir, meaning Istanbul is a very crowded city (similar to the cheesy «London is the capital of Great Britain» in English). Living here for the past four months, I have had every opportunity possible to prove that: on the streets, squares, in transport, cafes, shops, bars… people are always somewhere out there. Rushing, talking, eating, resting. But… it is not quite like that all the time. Any city obeys the rhythm of day and night, and Istanbul is no exception. Nighttime Istanbul has its special deep emptiness and eternity inaccessible to human life.
Someone has just been here. But now they are gone, not a soul can disturb the still urban landscape
This series of photos explores Istanbul when it is left alone. What happens with all those streets and public spaces that we usually see full of people?
Photos were taken in different parts of the city, from central (Eminönü, Kadıköy) to remote (Tuzla). Special attention is paid to those spaces where the exterior meets the interior — windows, showcases, etc — and places with noticeable traces of human activity left behind.
In memory of hundreds of streets walked, buildings seen, people met and hours spent in Istanbul.
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