Necip Damar Responds to Cemil İpekçi's Remarks on the Mausoleum Model
Necip Damar responded to Cemil İpekçi, who had told critics of the Mausoleum model in Bodrum that they should be 'ashamed'.
Necip Damar issued a sharp response to Cemil İpekçi, who had defended the Mausoleum model exhibited in Bodrum, which sparked public debate, and reacted to those criticizing the work.
Model Controversy and Reactions
Controversy surrounding the Mausoleum model exhibited in Bodrum and criticized by the public continues to grow.
Cemil İpekçi's Statements
Fashion designer Cemil İpekçi had defended the work in a video he published, thanked local administrators, and stated that those making criticisms should be ashamed.
Sharp Reply from Necip Damar
In a statement he published, Necip Damar emphasized that criticism is the cornerstone of democracy and stated that the person who should actually be ashamed is İpekçi.
Damar drew attention to this inconsistency in stance by reminding that İpekçi had previously criticized municipal buffets.
Emphasis on the Right to Criticize
Damar criticized İpekçi's remarks regarding the art background of those who criticized the work, emphasizing that no one can take away the citizens' right to criticize.