Photography / LightboxVisions of Resistance #2: Kartal UlubagOne photography student's dreamlike shots from the dreadful centre of Turkey's uprisingShareLink copied ✔️June 12, 2013PhotographyLightboxText Angus Griffin Photography Kartal Ulubag Kartal Ulubag Inspired by the protestor's spirit and shocked at the police violence in Istanbul, under the tag "Visions Of Resistance", Dazed will showcase photographers on the ground in Gezi Park, and their pictures of the troubles. Take a look at Kartal Ulubag's shots below, and see the rest of the series here. My name is Kartal Ulubag and I am studying Photography and Video at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul. I was always fascinated by the idea of taking and capturing a moment and putting them into a two dimensional surface - the idea seemed incredible. We were aware of the peaceful protest in the park but did not expect that kind of reaction from the police. They beat and tear gassed protesters in the park. People could not accept this brutality and rose up over it. I was shocked to see police attacking people without mercy as well and to hear the unfortunate comments made by the Prime Minister and Government - as a photographer I had to photograph this. The government are taking away the rights of its people bit by bit and we have been suppressed by the government for a long time. People simply could not take anymore of this. I think it should be taken as a whole story but photos of 'the young man with the Guy Fawkes mask' who is throwing back the gas canisters to police in front of a fire has my vote. This uprising has united many ethnicities and people with different beliefs. It reminded everyone that deep down we are the people of this country and should be taken seriously - we have been suppressed and frightened by the Prime Minister and his police force for too long. It’s time to stop it. To feel the realism of emotions and bravery inside the young men and woman of this country who have been labelled as 'lost generation' and to realised their struggle against the tyranny of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. How people have united and helped each other in the middle of a crisis and the positive attitude of the protesters and how clever the’ve been. I do not think it will stop any time soon. People will defend their freedom. It is not just about a park anymore - it has got much bigger. People’s demands cannot be suppressed by the government and it will not stop until this changed. See more of Kartal's work at kartalulubag.com. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccerAs the world’s biggest soccer moment approaches, Nike’s new Express Collection celebrates U.S. Soccer while continuing its legacy of investing in the culture of the gameFashionFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex work PumaFashionSalehe Bembury’s Puma collection is a love letter to the football communityArt & PhotographyTender portraits of Vietnamese youth in BerlinArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerArts+CultureThe man building a nuclear bomb shelter for Kim and KanyePoliticsThe meaning behind Extinction Rebellion’s red-robed protestersBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy