Is literature a compass for broken hearts, pain, and those who still dream? Blending architecture and literature in his work, Ertuğ Uçar approaches Istanbul as a state of mind in his book İstanbulin, exploring the deeply personal bond individuals form with the city. In Ayrılık Haritası, he reminds us that separations are not only between people, but also between ourselves and our past, the places we’ve been, and most importantly, our own selves. On stage, Uçar will explore who literature truly speaks to—raising more questions than answers.