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Eleni Fotiadou Küreman

Eleni Fotiadou Küreman

First Greek female professional photojournalist in Turkey
"Only I could take pictures without a flash bulb, because I had a Leica."

Date of Birth: 1921

Place of Birth: İstanbul

Date of Death: 16/07/2001 2001

Place of Death: Istanbul

Burial Site: Şişli Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Istanbul

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Gallery

Eleni Fotiadou Küreman

Field of Activity

Photography
"When I was a sports reporter, everybody would wait at the goal posts opposite the famous goal keepers whilst I would stand behind them as they were unlikely to let a goal slip in. Male photo reporters would tease me for this but it was me who always caught the best shots. It would always be Eleni who got the only picture when a good goal keeper failed to hold the ball."
(Eleni Küreman)

Eleni Küreman started her career as a press photographer in 1947 at the Associated Press agency. She worked as a photo reporter for the Son Posta, Yeni Şafak, Vakit, Son Dakika and Yeni Gün newspapers.

The first professional female photojournalist in Turkey, Eleni Küreman was at the same time the first Greek professional female photographer.

Awards

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Education

Middle School: Saint Pulcherie French High School, Istanbul

High School: Ioakimio Fener Greek High School, Istanbul

Contributions to Society

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Family and Friends

  • Mother :Sofya (tailor)
  • Father:Stavro (merchant)
  • Sister:Keti Çapanoğlu
  • Marriage:Kayhan Küreman (journalist)
  • Friends :Rasim Us (educator, journalist)

Commemorative Projects

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Further Reading

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Translation into English: Çetin Alanya, Istanbul, Turkey
Editing: Lyndall von Dewitz, Oberasbach, Germany

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