Photography / LightboxVisions of Resistance #1: Hikmet GulerSaluting #occupyturkey with a series of pictures by photographers at the centre of the uprisingShareLink copied ✔️June 12, 2013PhotographyLightboxText Angus Griffin Photography Hikmet Guler Hikmet Guler 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 Hikmet Guler's shots below, and see the rest of the series here. My name's Hikmet Guler and I'm 26 years old. I work as a director at '74MOTION (a sub-brand of ISTANBUL'74), a video production house and audio-visual design company based in Istanbul, Turkey. I've been into photography and filming since high school and been shooting personal and commercial works since back then. I was in the office when my friends told me people had started protesting at Gezi Park. I didn't take it very seriously at first. Then the police started throwing tear gas on the crowd gathered for a peaceful demonstration in the park. People were sleeping when they got teargas bombed and their tents were burnt down. Really messed up… I couldn't remain silent. I had this instant urge to document. My photographs focus on the unity of people from various social groups (nationality, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) and occupations and how they react against the unreasonable use of force by the police. I want to create awareness to all communities that the people should unite for the sake of their future and stand up for their rights. The man in the V mask behind the barrier against the police. How do I envisage the unrest ending? I would say the PM should better start with an apology to the people… 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.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Film & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityLife & CultureMorgan Rogers: The England player’s scenic route to stardomBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourselfEscape 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