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In the exhibition, Parroting The Parrot, Cihad Caner examines how stories about the past are created and who holds the power to define them. Inspired by the rise of Turkish historical TV series across Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East, he explores how entertainment influences collective memory.
In Parroting The Parrot Caner follows the story of Cem Sultan, an Ottoman prince exiled in Europe in the late 1400s, accompanied by his parrot. While mainstream narratives generally portray historical figures as true heroes, this project reimagines Cem as an antihero, challenging traditional depictions of history.
In Caner’s new video, the main character becomes Cem’s parrot, who is there to guide and accompany him during the years away from home. In a playful way, the parrot’s perspective shows us how entertainment can help maintain the way history is told. Through its lens, the project delves into storytelling’s complexities and the risks of reinforcing...More
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In the exhibition, Parroting The Parrot, Cihad Caner examines how stories about the past are created and who holds the power to define them. Inspired by the rise of Turkish historical TV series across Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East, he explores how entertainment influences collective memory.
In Parroting The Parrot Caner follows the story of Cem Sultan, an Ottoman prince exiled in Europe in the late 1400s, accompanied by his parrot. While mainstream narratives generally portray historical figures as true heroes, this project reimagines Cem as an antihero, challenging traditional depictions of history.
In Caner’s new video, the main character becomes Cem’s parrot, who is there to guide and accompany him during the years away from home. In a playful way, the parrot’s perspective shows us how entertainment can help maintain the way history is told. Through its lens, the project delves into storytelling’s complexities and the risks of reinforcing...More
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