Multisensorial Experiences on an Affective Island: Democracy and Liberties Island in Istanbul

This research identifies Democracy and Liberties Island -formerly known as Yassıada- in Istanbul as enacting an immersive experience. Against the backdrop of the historically varied utilizations of the island and with a particular focus on the role of senses and affect, the research lays out and analytically reflects on the island’s presentation modalities, symptomatic characteristics, and architectural and design elements. Henri Lefebvre’s spatial triad constitutes the overarching analytical framework. Finally, the project locates the island vis-à-vis analogous developments in Turkey’s cultural scene. 

First Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Birgit Krawietz

Second Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Laura Hindelang 

Third Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Bülent Batuman 

Mahmood, Saba. 2022. Dindarlığın Siyaseti. İslami Uyanış ve Feminist Özne. Translated by A. Altınışık. Istanbul: Islık.