05/05/2026
Recently, I was invited by Sony Europe to attend the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 in London — a beautiful two-day programme with Sony Alpha photographers, journalists, and Sony teams from around the world. I was there together with dear Cem Kıvırcık ( ) , representing Sony Türkiye.
Before the ceremony, we had a private programme at the National Gallery, including conversations with Joel Meyerowitz and this year’s award-winning photographers. I also had the chance to visit the exhibition early and speak with curator Monica Allende about the photography book I am currently curating, soon to be published in Berlin.
The awards night was emotional and memorable. Seeing Citlali Fabián () named Photographer of the Year, and seeing 15-year-old Doğa Ergün from Türkiye recognised in the Youth Competition, made the evening even more meaningful for me.
I hope to see more photographers from Türkiye among the awarded names in the coming years.
A small photo-vlog from a very special few days in London ♥️
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