The Shadow Theater in Turkey

The Shadows Theater in Turkey

The Shadows Theater in Turkey

The Shadows Theater, an ancient Ottoman tradition, is still one of the most popular entertainment during Ramadan in Turkey.

It is called with the names of the two main characters, Karagöz and Hacivat, an odd couple of friends, the former being a rude peasant with a peculiar bass and harsh voice, that in the comedies keep ruining his more educated and haughty friend’s plans to improve their condition.

As many others street theaters in the world, it is vanishing due to the diffusion of mass media and other forms of live entertainment. And like all street theaters, the amusement for children is accompanied with hinting to the satire against the Power: actually, Karagöz and Hacivat would be real life characters, executed by a ruler annoyed with their jests, at least according to the tradition.

Tradition that goes on, and is kept alive by a handful of Masters, that for the first time this year has included a woman impersonating the role of Karagöz, a task impossible so far because of the peculiar voice of the character. In this age’s more and more modern Turkey, a young actress has trained herself for years to use her voice to be accepted as a performer of the centuries old Karagöz and Hacivat theater.

 


“Natural Born Moody”: exhibition in London

"Natural Born Moody": exhibition in London

"Natural Born Moody": exhibition in London

 

A challenge, the choice among the photos from a year that has been a rainbow of mixed moods and feelings.

A staff made of enthusiast and friendly organizers, and a gallery in the heart of London.

Anger, Happiness, Enthusiasm, Sadness and more have mixed up into thousands of photos, all of them shot in 2011, and have produced the final choice of the ones that will be exhibited at the Vibe Gallery from March 1st to the 10th, thanks the organization of Art Caffe London.

Ten days in London to tell moods and feelings that produced five images. And new emotions.