Ceren Semerci

Ceren Semerci is a Turkish photographer and visual artist based in Istanbul. She has been working in the field of photography since 2006, and her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world.

Semerci's work focuses on the exploration of identity, memory, and place. She often uses her own personal experiences as a starting point for her projects, which often take on a documentary style. Her photographs have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe, including the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, the Istanbul Photography Museum, and the Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm.

In addition to her photographic work, Semerci is also an active member of the Istanbul art community. She has served as a mentor for young photographers at various workshops and events throughout Turkey. She is also a founding member of the Istanbul Photography Collective, which works to promote photography as an art form in Turkey.

Semerci's work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, National Geographic Traveler Magazine, and many more. Her photographs have also been used by brands such as Nike and Adidas for their campaigns. In 2020 she was awarded the prestigious Prix Pictet Award for her series “The Unseen” which explores themes of displacement and belonging through portraits of refugees living in Turkey.

Semerci continues to explore themes of identity through her photography while pushing boundaries with her unique visual style. Her work is an important contribution to contemporary photography that speaks to our shared humanity while challenging us to think about our place in this world.