A special collaboration between the Ara Güler Museum in Istanbul and Qatar Museums, In the Footsteps of Ara Güler offers a glimpse into the life of the globally acclaimed photographer.
Structured as an expansive journey into his career spanning over 70 years, the exhibition introduces Ara Güler’s life, segueing into ‘Eternal Tapestry,’ followed by ‘Echoes from the Past,’ spotlighting his archaeological findings across Turkey. A section dedicated to his portraits of leading writers, artists, politicians, philosophers and other notable figures of his time follows, culminating in a display featuring iconic pieces from the Ara Güler Archives and Research Center and the Qatar Museums’ General Collection. The exhibition concludes with the screening of Hero’s End, a film directed, written and produced by Ara Güler.
Curated by Sheikha Maryam Al Thani and the Ara Güler Museum team, the exhibition of Güler’s photography offers a comprehensive overview of the artist’s work depicting Istanbul’s inhabitants, revealing historical landmarks, and immortalising both through his inquisitive eye.
The Ara Güler Archives and Research Center and the Ara Güler Museum are founded by Doğuş Group.
In the Footsteps of Ara Güler
Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy
9 August 2024 – 9 November 2024
Museum of Islamic Art
Off Al Corniche St Doha, Qatar
https://mia.org.qa/en/calendar/ara-guler/
Ara Güler, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, 1955. Ara Güler Museum. Photograph: Ara Güler © Ara Güler Museum
Ara Güler, Sophia Loren, Cannes Film Festival, 1958. Ara Güler Museum. Photograph: Ara Güler © Ara Güler Museum
Ara Güler, Aphrodisias, Aydın, 1958 – 1962. Ara Güler Museum. Photograph: Ara Güler © Ara Güler Museum.
Ara Güler, Karaköy, Istanbul, 1959, archival pigment print. Ara Güler Museum. Photograph: Ara Güler © Ara Güler Museum.
