Ara Güler's 1957 Work on Hungary Meets Audiences in an Exhibition
Famous photojournalist Ara Güler's historical work, published in Hayat magazine, is being presented to viewers through a new cultural and artistic event.
Master photojournalist Ara Güler's "Little Hungary" news report and photographs, published in Hayat magazine in 1957, are coming together with art lovers through a special exhibition.
Historical Background and the Kızılay Camp
Following the Soviet oppression and uprising in Hungary in 1956, more than 500 of the hundreds of thousands of citizens who had to leave their country came to Turkey.
These refugees who came to Turkey were placed in the Kızılay Camp in Pendik, Istanbul, and were hosted in the country.
Ara Güler's Visit and the Publication of the Report
Famous photojournalist Ara Güler visited the camp, interviewed the refugees staying there, and photographed their lives.
This important work was published in Hayat magazine on March 29, 1957, under the title "Little Hungary".
Works and Documents Featured in the Exhibition
Realized in cooperation with the Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center and the Ara Güler Museum, this exhibition is opening its doors to visitors.
The exhibition features 23 photographs by Ara Güler, a large-format facsimile of the news report, and camp information from the Turkish Red Crescent archive.