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Özge Mu is a photographer born and based in Istanbul. Her work revolves around the unseen and the underground of the city.
Özge Mu is a photographer born and based in Istanbul. Her work revolves around the unseen and the underground of the city.
2010 - 2020
Istanbul is often celebrated for its grandiose landmarks and bustling streets, yet its true essence is woven into the subtle, uncharted moments of daily life. Inspired by the notion that the heart of a city beats strongest in its lesser-known spaces, "Istanbul on My Mind" seeks to explore these hidden dimensions.
As an Istanbulite, I aimed to bring a unique insider’s perspective, capturing the city in its most candid and unfiltered form. This series is a love letter to Istanbul’s unnoticed nooks and crannies — the places where life unfolds quietly, away from the gaze of tourists. It’s about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, and the profound in the ephemeral, through a lens that sees the city not as a spectacle, but as a home.
Through the lens of an Istanbulite, this series uncovers the hidden gems and quiet moments that form the tapestry of daily life in Istanbul. By looking beyond the obvious and celebrating the unseen, "Istanbul on My Mind" offers a fresh and profoundly personal perspective on a city that continues to enchant and inspire.