Yesterday I saw my first exhibition since returning to Paris. Turkish photographer Ara Güler's exhibition, 'Photographs of Istanbul in the 1950's and 1960's is showing at the MEP in Paris. Güler's exhibition is stunning, a series of photos that inspire you to hop on a plane and leave for his city tomorrow - his photos are breathtaking. Istanbul in Güler's photos is mysterious and moody and the elegant Santa Sofia is ever present in the background as is the Bosphore sea. I have long loved photos taken at night at Güler proves to be a master capturing extraordinary emotion. And a round of applause for the printer, the prints are strong, deep blacks that only add to the photos beauty. I first heard about Ara Guler in Orham Pamuk's Istanbul, where the author recounts an Istanbul that has disappeared, the Istanbul of his childhood. You have to be quick as it finishes on October 11. Highly recommended!!! 
