A collection of images acquired by NYUAD’s Akkasah Centre for Photography shows how ordinary people embraced the power of this medium. Comprising more than 10,000 images, they are mainly amateur photographs from family albums and personal portraits; some date as far back as the early years of the 20th century. The centre plans to put the collection online at some point this year. All photos courtesy Akkasah: the Center for Photography at New York University Abu Dhabi.
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Family portrait. -
Two women, one in a traditional dress, another one wearing Western cloths. Studio Foto Saray. -
Two young females in western dress in the garden. -
Portrait of a couple.
Preview of the Turkish photo collection acquired by NYU Abu Dhabi – in pictures
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