QM presents ‘In the Footsteps of Ara Güler’ at Museum of Islamic Art

DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the Ara G ler Museum in Turkiye, presents, In the Footsteps of Ara G ler: Exploring the Photographer...

DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the Ara Güler Museum in Turkiye, presents, 'In the Footsteps of Ara Güler: Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy (August 9 to November 9 2024), an expansive survey of the work of world-renowned photographer and photojournalist Ara Güler (b. 1928, d. 2018).

Presented at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), the exhibition captures not just the mastery of Güler’s lens but also his profound dedication to portraying the essence of Turkiye and its cultural heritage.

Through Güler’s iconic images of Istanbul, archaeological findings, and insightful portraits of global figures, visitors will experience firsthand his deep influence on photography and his dedication to preserving shared cultural memory.

Born in Istanbul in 1928, Güler is widely celebrated both nationally and internationally as a master of photojournalism and the art of photography. Having lived until the age of 90, he bore witness to almost the entirety of modern Turkiye’s history. With a career spanning 70 years, Güler’s work is a visual historical record of Turkiye and beyond.

In the Footsteps of Ara Gülerr: Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy offers a comprehensive overview of the artist’s work depicting Istanbul’s inhabitants and revealing historical landmarks, immortalising both through his inquisitive eye.