Ömer Asan

Visual Artist

1961 –

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Who is Ömer Asan?

Ömer Şükrü Asan, is a Turkish folklorist, photographer and writer.

In 2002, he was charged with allegations that he violated Article 8 of Turkey's Anti-Terror Law by "propagandating separatism" for his book Pontos Kültürü. In 2003, Article 8 was abolished, and Asan was acquitted as a result.

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Born
May 28, 1961
Trabzon
Also known as
  • Omer Asan
Nationality
  • Turkey
Profession
Lived in
  • Trabzon

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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