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In 1994, Suer stopped working in journalism history, culture and language research. After the year 2000, he still continued working in photography, but not related to journalism. |
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Suer has taken photographs of historical places and buildings, especially in the cities of [[Diyarbakir]], [[Mardin]], [[Van]] and [[Hasankeyf]]. He joined a project taking photos of famous [[Kurds|Kurdish]] politicians and artists. His works are related to culture and history and also include works of art. Suer also takes photos of festivals and presentations. |
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Suer had twelve exhibitions in Turkey,<ref>{{cite web|title=‘Ên Me’ (Ours) exhibition at TÜYAP Book Fair in Amed|url=http://www.bestanuce1.com/haber/105337/en-me-ours-exhibition-at-tuyap-book-fair-in-amed|publisher=BestaNûçe|accessdate=31 August 2014}}</ref> the region of Federal Kurdistan in Iraq, [[Belgium]] and the [[USA]]. His photos are used in tourist publications such as guidebooks, brochures and postcards, as well as in international tourist fairs, newspapers and magazines.<ref>{{cite web|title= Some publications that published my photos|url=http://hasankeyf.itgo.com/yayinlar.html|publisher=Hasankeyf.itgo|accessdate=31 August 2014}}</ref> |
Suer has had twelve exhibitions in Turkey,<ref>{{cite web|title=‘Ên Me’ (Ours) exhibition at TÜYAP Book Fair in Amed|url=http://www.bestanuce1.com/haber/105337/en-me-ours-exhibition-at-tuyap-book-fair-in-amed|publisher=BestaNûçe|accessdate=31 August 2014}}</ref> the region of Federal Kurdistan in Iraq, [[Belgium]] and the [[USA]]. His photos are used in tourist publications such as guidebooks, brochures and postcards, as well as in international tourist fairs, newspapers and magazines.<ref>{{cite web|title= Some publications that published my photos|url=http://hasankeyf.itgo.com/yayinlar.html|publisher=Hasankeyf.itgo|accessdate=31 August 2014}}</ref> |
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== Recognition == |
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Mehmet Masum Suer is a Kurdish documentary photographer and freelance journalist.
Personal life
Suer was born on 15 October 1957 in Mardin, and lives in Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Career
Journalism
He started his career as a journalist in 1974, and worked until 1993 as a reporter, photojournalist, writer, redactor and representative.
Photography
In 1994, Suer stopped working in journalism history, culture and language research. After the year 2000, he still continued working in photography, but not related to journalism.
Suer has taken photographs of historical places and buildings, especially in the cities of Diyarbakir, Mardin, Van and Hasankeyf. He joined a project taking photos of famous Kurdish politicians and artists. His works are related to culture and history and also include works of art. Suer also takes photos of festivals and presentations.
Suer has had twelve exhibitions in Turkey,[1] the region of Federal Kurdistan in Iraq, Belgium and the USA. His photos are used in tourist publications such as guidebooks, brochures and postcards, as well as in international tourist fairs, newspapers and magazines.[2]
Recognition
International photography magazine Light and Composition, has chosen 19 of Suer's photos as "Photo of the Day"[3] and four as "Photo of the Month", for January 2014.[4] Suer placed in Light and Composition's list of the "100 Best Photographers".[5]
At the Arts and Culture Festival in the region of Federal Kurdistan in Iraq, he was awarded special honors.[6]
Four of his photos have been printed as postage stamps.[7]
References
- ^ "'Ên Me' (Ours) exhibition at TÜYAP Book Fair in Amed". BestaNûçe. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "Some publications that published my photos". Hasankeyf.itgo. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "Mehmet Masum Suer". Light and Composition (September 20, 2012). Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "An Exclusive Interview with Mehmet Masum". Light and Composition (January 12, 2014). Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "Mehmet Masum Suer on Light & Shadow". Light & Composition. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "My Special Honor Award! From Ranya cultural festival committee. City of Ranya in Federal Kurdistan region in Iraq. 28 August 2013". Official Facebook profile of Mehmet Masum Suer. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "Süer'in fotoğrafları posta pullarında (Turkish)". Yeni Özgur Politika. Retrieved 31 August 2014.