Writer and Turkey columnist Tarık Günersel sounds alarm on the controversial Kanal Istanbul, a canal project that, scientists argue, could cause severe ecological harm to the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
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A musical genius, Selman Ada’s operas and other works display an incredible spectrum of creativity. In his column, Tarik Günersel writes about the renowned Turkish composer, conductor, pianist, and collaborator; and highlights four of the operas they’ve created together.
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Tarik Günersel discusses the significance of Chilean writer Antonio Skármeta’s appearance at this year’s PEN International Congress, held in Iceland September 9-12, which coincided with the 40th anniversary of the military coup in Chile, September 11, 1973.
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As the pro-government ATV Channel in Turkey censures a cubist painting by Picasso, Tarık Günersel thanks the group of American actors and other intellectuals for criticizing the new oppressive regime in Turkey, which he calls “Erdocracy,” a version of Islamofascism.
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Sampsonia Way presents Tarık Günersel’s Declaration of the Earth Civilization Project, signed by several intellectuals from around the world.
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Sampsonia Way presents the opinions of three members of the Turkish Media -Zeynep Oral, Mine Kırıkkanat, and Süreyyya Evren- on the events of the Turkish Spring.
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This week: Turkish government cracking down on journalists, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s “Voice Tunnel” in NYC, and problems with the UK’s proposed internet filters.
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