…rapid urban transformation, displacement , and a ghost town in the middle of Istanbul…
The “As if You Were Non-Existant” series of photographs offers a stark glimpse into the dire consequences of a gentrification project in Fikirtepe, Istanbul, in 2013.
This collection of images sheds light on the displacement experienced by thousands of individuals due to this urban renewal initiative.
The photographs provide a platform for dialogue, prompting reflections on issues of urban development, housing, and the preservation of social fabric in the face of rapid urban transformation.
Burçin Ayebe 