Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences member Murat Germen’s work was exhibited at Photo Shanghai, the first international art fair in the Asia-Pacific region that focuses exclusively on photography.
Murat Germen'swork was exhibited by C.A.M. Galeri. Gallery Director Melek Gencer spoke on their decision to take part in the fair with Germen’s work only: “We have made good beginnings by introducing a Turkish artist whose work is relevant on a universal scale to Shanghai. The reactions we received from many countries regarding Murat Germen’s work motivated us.”
Murat Germen's exhibition pieces deal with pressing contemporary issues like environmental problems, population increase, urban transformation and public revolts. These common issues are depicted in Germen’s work as deconstructed and manipulated images.
Murat Germen, who is represented by three galleries internationally, said that the exhibition to follow what he calls “personalized documentaries” will deal with water, shortage, hydropower plants, and their ties to political power.