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Once upon a time ANKARA Ozan Sagdic
Ozan Sagdiç is a renowned Turkish photographer celebrated for his compelling documentary and portrait photography, particularly of life in Turkey. His work captures the essence of Turkish culture, heritage, and the transformation of Turkish society over the decades. His ability to capture human expressions, emotions, and the stories of everyday life has left an indelible impact on Turkish photography.
The phrase “Once upon a time Ankara” evokes Sagdiç’s nostalgic approach to documenting Turkey's evolving landscapes and social dynamics. Born in 1934 in Turkey, he began his photography career in the 1950s and quickly became known for his unique way of portraying Turkish life during a time of rapid modernization and change. He worked for years as a press photographer and produced a vast archive that documents Turkey's urban and rural areas, including Ankara, in black-and-white images that are rich with historical detail.
In “Once upon a time Ankara,” one can imagine how Sagdiç’s lens might have captured the soul of Ankara in its formative years, showcasing the transition from an older way of life to a new, urbanized society. His photos reveal a poetic layer to Ankara’s streets, its people, and its unique architecture—images filled with atmospheric light and careful composition. Through his portraits of workers, children, artists, and city streets, Sagdiç documented not just the capital city’s changing face but also its spirit and resilience.
For many, his photography stands as a visual narrative that keeps the memory of Ankara’s historical and cultural transformation alive.