EFIAP honored, award-winning Armenian-origin Turkish street and documentary photographer based in France.

Masis Usenmez

Underprivileged kids, especially those of immigrants, Romani people, and seasonal workers from the small villages of Anatolia come to the Galata Bridge and jump into the sea without care. Harsh living conditions cannot stand in the way of having a good time.
Exhibited at GregoArt 2021, in Saint Grégoire, France.
Fine Art Print Giclée print on HAHNEMÜHLE PhotoRag Bright White 310g. Limited edition. Printed in Paris.

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Au Bord de la Mer II

Summers are so hot in Istanbul. Even though the Marmara Sea surrounds the city, not everyone can enjoy it equally - the beaches are reserved mostly for the rich people. Nevertheless, the younglings do not mind the legal restrictions and turn the sea into a playground for themselves.
Underprivileged kids, especially those of immigrants, Romani people, and seasonal workers from the small villages of Anatolia come to the Galata Bridge and jump into the sea without care. Harsh living conditions cannot stand in the way of having a good time.
Exhibited at GregoArt 2021, in Saint Grégoire, France.
Fine Art Print Giclée print on HAHNEMÜHLE PhotoRag Bright White 310g. Limited edition. Printed in Paris.
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Au Bord de la Mer I

Capturing the essence of my ongoing photography venture, "La Solitude," this image delves into the theme of loneliness amidst social settings, particularly on the lively streets or in everyday scenarios. The photograph unfolds a poignant scene outside a Turkish "Kahvehane," a space where individuals of different ages engage in prolonged conversations, bonding over card games and backgammon. The solitary figure outside starkly contrasts the vibrant camaraderie within, where an animated man joyfully interacts with a companion, offering a poignant commentary on the duality of social connection and isolation in our shared spaces.
Fine Art Print Giclée print on HAHNEMÜHLE PhotoRag Bright White 310g. Limited edition. Printed in Paris.
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