Turkey’s ‘standing man’ launches new protest wave
The trend was launched by performance artist Erdem Gunduz, who stood silently for hours in Istanbul's central Taksim Square on Monday night.
Turkey’s ‘standing man’ wins German award
Erdem Gunduz, who gained international fame with his passive protest during Gezi Park protests, wins M100 Media Award.
Turkey's 'Standing Man': Can a lone protester change history?
You've surely seen the iconic image of an unidentified man who stared down a line of tanks in Tiananmen Square, and inspired pro-democracy...
‘Standing man’ Erdem Gunduz becomes symbol of anti-government protests in Turkey
Images of Gunduz standing quietly in the large, open square, the cradle of three weeks of often violent unrest, have struck a chord with...
The 'Standing Man' Has Become The Iconic Protest In Istanbul's Chaos
The man stood in the square for eight hours, the BBC reports. Later identified as performance artist Erdem Gunduz, he had chosen his spot carefully.
Gallery: Turkey’s ‘standing man’ protests
There's a new form of protest going on in Turkey following two weeks of anti-government demonstrations. Started by one man, it has now grown...
'Standing man' inspires Turkish protesters in Istanbul
A Turkish protester dubbed the "standing man" leads a vigil on Istanbul's Taksim Square days after the authorities evicted demonstrators.
Taksim Square's Last Man Standing
Erdem Gunduz stood motionless on Taksim Square. He simply stared at the portrait of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Standing man
Technically, if over seven people meet on the streets of Istanbul, you have to notify the Governor.
Turkey's 'standing man' shows how passive resistance can shake a state | Richard Seymour
Richard Seymour: The Turkish government has every reason to panic as its overpowering force is met by Erdem Gunduz's dignified defiance.
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Musician and performance artist widely known as the “Standing Man” for his silent solo protest gesture in Taksim during the Gezi Park demonstrations (2013).