Sahmaran Gun is a Turkish photographer and visual artist based in Istanbul. He is best known for his unique and captivating photographs of the city's streets, architecture, and people.
Gun was born in Istanbul in 1982 and grew up surrounded by the city's vibrant culture. He developed an early interest in photography, which he pursued throughout his teenage years. After graduating from high school, he attended Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts to study photography and visual arts.
Gun's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome, and the National Gallery of Canada. His photographs have also been published in several books and magazines, including National Geographic and Time Magazine.
In addition to his photographic work, Gun is also an active member of the Istanbul art community. He has served as a mentor to young photographers and has organized workshops on photography for students at various universities throughout Turkey. He is also a founding member of the Istanbul Photography Collective, which works to promote photography as an art form within Turkey's cultural landscape.
Gun continues to live and work in Istanbul today, where he continues to capture its beauty through his lens. His work has been praised for its ability to capture both the beauty and complexity of life within this vibrant city.