The main idea is the reinterpretation of the word «Friendship
- A well-known Russian photographer travels through Istanbul with a camera and football to create portraits of unknown people.
- The football serves as a symbol uniting people.
- Football, being a game that does not require language knowledge, is not about competition but an opportunity for dialogue between different cultures.
Promotional video for the project «First Pass» (Russian version)
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The philosophy of master Ara Güler — Core of the project.
- «First Pass» is dedicated to the 100th of Ara Güler in 2028.
- The authors of the idea uphold the philosophy of Ara Güler, who said:
«Photography is not art because when a photograph has been taken it is exactly what reality looks like, whereas art is created by human imagination and the result may be false.»
- Our creative approach is based on documentary methods: real stories of people recorded on the streets of Istanbul.
More photos in the website gallery (under development).
Join our independent project
Our independent project invites those who care to receive «First Pass» from us and become part of it. We have developed clear and provide bright opportunities for native integration of sponsors into the project.
