ABOUT ME

Gökçen Kavuk is a photographer and visual anthropologist with a deep passion for storytelling, particularly in natural disasters, emerging technologies, and society. Her academic and research interests span a wide range, extending from the study of media and social movements to the burgeoning fields of generative art and text-to-video productions.

Her master's thesis is a pivotal work that centers around the innovative use of AI and VR in preserving Turkey's earthquake-damaged cultural heritage sites. This project, viewed through an anthropological lens, represents a technical endeavor and critical cultural initiative. Kavuk's work in this area exemplifies her broader research focus: to unravel the complex relationships between cultures, their disaster response mechanisms, and the role of emerging technologies in these scenarios. Furthermore, her commitment to this interdisciplinary field has led to significant contributions in understanding how technology can be leveraged to not only safeguard cultural legacies but also to foster resilience and recovery in communities affected by natural calamities.

Education

Visual And Media Anthropology M.A 2023

HMKW, Berlin-Germany

Photography B.A 2021

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

Exhibitions & Awards

Cultural Heritage Photogrammetry Trainingship Award - CYARK (2023)

ECHOED REALMS MA GRADUATION EXHIBITION - BERLIN,2023

WE MISS GETTING LOST VIRTUAL FEBRUARY 2021 BA/MA EXHIBITION

FRAMING HOME (Group exhibition) BULBUL, BERLIN SEPTEMBER 2020

Ferðaþjónusta–ICELAND EXHIBITION HAMBURG,GERMANY APRIL 2019

FACES OF AMAZONAS (SOLO) IZMIR,TURKEY MARCH 2018

Publications

Editor - Journal of Visual and Media Anthropology,HMKW,2023

Kavuk G.(2023) Redefining Post-Natural Disaster Cultural Heritage Preservation: The AI Revolution in 3D Modeling and VR,Journal of Visual and Media Anthropology,HMKW,2023