Browsing by Author "Koseoglu, Gamze"

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Algorithmic Postmemory in the Age of Digital Hoarding
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026-02-16) Koseoglu, Gamze
The algorithmic turn in photography has transformed memory into a collaboration between humans and machines, fostering digital hoarding -the compulsive accumulation of personal photographs and data that fuels AI systems and reshapes how we remember, forget, and fabricate the past. This article builds on Marianne Hirsch's postmemory to examine how AI technologies and digital hoarding co-create new forms of memory-making, blurring the boundaries between individual and collective histories. These shifts challenge traditional understandings of authenticity, agency, and representation, while also opening new possibilities for reimagining photographic memory in an AI-driven world. By introducing three original frameworks -algorithmic postmemory, speculative memory landscapes, and curated forgetting; this study critically explores the evolving dynamics of AI-mediated memory. It highlights the cultural, ethical, and theoretical implications of these transformations, emphasizing both their creative potential and risks of distortion and erasure. The study contributes to broader debates on culture, photography, and memory practices, underscoring the need for interdisciplinary and ethical engagement to ensure that algorithmic mediation enhances, rather than diminishes, the richness and complexity of human and collective histories.
From Pages To Posts: the Evolution of Memory-Making From Scrapbooking To Instagram
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025-03-17) Koseoglu, Gamze
This paper examines the evolving practices of the act of scrapbooking and the application Instagram, emphasising their similarities and differences within the framework of digital culture. It analyses how the collective, tactile, and reflective nature of traditional scrapbooking has transitioned into the curated, and instantaneous experience of Instagram. The research explores the emotional and behavioural shifts associated with these forms of self-documentation, considering the interplay between physical and digital spaces and the evolution of self-representation within personal archives. Drawing on structured interviews with 35 participants in Turkey, all over the age of 30 and experienced both practices, the study reveals distinct strategies employed by individuals for emotional and aesthetic self-expression. Motivations for identity construction, memory preservation, and social connectivity shape these strategies. The findings highlight the coexistence of communal and individualistic tendencies within these practices, illustrating broader societal shifts in visual culture and memory-making. The article argues that personal archiving practices reflect an ongoing transformation influenced by technological advancements and shifting cultural values. While rooted in shared cultural traditions, scrapbooking and Instagram reveal significant divergences in how individuals engage with their emotions, self-presentation, and collective memory. The study concludes that individuals develop tailored approaches to satisfy both personal and social needs, demonstrating the evolving relationship between authenticity, performance, and memory in the digital age.