President Erdoğan commemorates photographer Ara Güler

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on social media to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the passing of renowned photographer Ara Güler. In his tribute, Erdoğan stated, “I respectfully remember Ara Güler, one of the most valuable masters of the art of photography, on the 8th anniversary of his passing.”

Born in Istanbul in 1928, Güler was a globally recognized photojournalist and artist known as “The Eye of Istanbul” for his extensive visual archive documenting the city's history, culture, and daily life. His career included working as a Near East photojournalist for major international publications such as Time-Life, Paris Match, and Stern.

Throughout his career, Güler captured iconic figures including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Winston Churchill, and Bertrand Russell. His work is regarded not only as art but as significant historical documentation of Turkish social and cultural heritage.