Murat

2024 · réf. B2404153 — Privately published 2024. New. n/a n/a HC. 24x294 cm. If we are going to talk about the spirit of the times how will we describe the period we live in Longing for the past desire for revival “Crazy” projects; passion for greatness Continuity connecting present and past; Invented history manufactured epics All of these and more are the building blocks that rebuild a conservative identity. The story woven around this identity derives its power from the concept of a representative ancestor. It promises a ""local and national"" future with its latest model technology. On the other hand it turns “rooted outside” trends into “acceptable” tastes. “Neo Ottoman – New Türkiye” is about the nationalist/Islamic conservative wave that has increased noticeably in the last two decades. It traces the symbolism created through references to the Ottoman Empire flags monograms and architecture in every field from shop names to fashion from accessories to television series. It follows the struggle between ""Old"" and ""New"" Turkey which is carried out through these symbols in the public sphere and asks the following question in summary: In which lives do the dreams we encounter everywhere on the street in the square on television come true Privately published unknown