Photographer Ci Demi's Istanbul series on the cover of V&A Magazine

Photographer Ci Demi's series "Something Is Amiss," which focuses on the daily life of Istanbul, has been featured on the cover of the 71st issue of V&A Magazine, the publication of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Photographer Ci Demi, who documents Istanbul from various perspectives, was featured in the cover story of the 71st issue of V&A Magazine, the publication of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The special issue focused on the artist's series "Something Is Amiss," built upon the concept of psychogeography. Produced between 2019 and 2026, the photographs reflect the daily life, rhythm, and invisible tensions of Istanbul.

The artist stated that they asked for a story possessing documentary-style and natural Istanbul moments, and that she produced all the photographs in six days. This issue of V&A Magazine was edited by Turkish-origin fashion designer Erdem Moralıoğlu. Ci Demi stated that she worked with cognitive neuroscientist Colin Ellard for the text portion, and that Ellard penned the article by exploring Istanbul via Google Maps. The artist shared her journey to the cover with audiences at a gathering at Şule Gazioğlu Gallery.