Publisher/Akina

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"Control" is a collection of works by Turkish photographer Çağdaş Erdoğan. Erdoğan, originally from eastern Turkey, is known as a documentary photographer who records political tensions and the lives of those on the fringes of society. Based in Istanbul, he has captured the urban realities with a keen eye. This book compiles some of his early and important projects, capturing the dark underbelly of Istanbul at night, including dogfights, underground parties, sex workers, youth gatherings, and men armed with guns. His high-contrast photographs, often using flash, imprint the atmosphere of violence and tension directly onto the screen, highlighting the realities of the urban periphery born from political and social change. Through his portrayal of Istanbul, where nightlife, resistance culture, and street energy intertwine, this collection offers a visceral glimpse into the complex situation of contemporary Turkish society.