As the preservation of architectural heritage and a ‘reuse’ mindset has gained popularity in arts infrastructure globally, repurposing abandoned spaces into museums and galleries is increasingly commonplace. One such example is Argo Factory in Tehran’s downtown, a rundown brewery that had sat abandoned for over forty years. During that time, parts of the building and…
The southern region of Iran, with its vibrant landscapes and resilient communities, has long been one of the country's key tourist destinations. Mariam Khanlou is one of many who has found herself drawn to this enchanting area. Her journey began in 2022, when she first encountered photographs of southern Iran and decided to visit. This…
Today, the identity of human being is defined by a set of external characteristics such as culture, religion, language and skin color, while there is no place in society to express the internal side which is buried deep within subconsious. Mehrad Mosaferi, the photographer based in Bandar Abbas, shoot his latest photo series based on…
“Irooni Boodan (being Iranian)” is a timeless and spaceless mindset and a place that displays the set of behaviors of Iranian people. These behaviors, which have no meaning for a first world, make our identity. Ali Mahini, the young photographer of generation Z, uses the curiosity and arrogance of his generation, to dig into the…
In the hidden layers of the city, there are many things that don't catch the eye in everyday life. Every day as we take the subway, pass by a bank building, or glimpse an abandoned house, we pass indifferently through their inner layers and move on with our lives. Nevertheless, there are those whose love…
Mural painting, or graffiti as it is commonly known, is a form of artistic expression found extensively on walls and various surfaces throughout cities. This art, which represents a visual communication between the artist and its audience over time, serves various purposes. Graffiti can be a conscientious form of art or simply a means to…
Memories have a profound impact on our subconscious mind. Feelings, beliefs, and thoughts are rooted in our past; Humans are influenced by experience. Our dreams can tell a lot about our past. The rise of dreams from memories and the enigmatic essence of dreams is the basis of a collection called “Dreams”.
In this long-term…
For modern man, his confrontation with the world around him is a questionable matter. Contemporary man, who is trapped in the limits of society, is looking for a chance to discover his nature at every moment. Navid Moaddeb‘s collection “Confrontation” talks about the encounter between the inner and outer worlds of man. Navid who has been involved…
Daily life is one of the subjects that is studied and discussed from different perspectives in all branches of art. The unimportant objects that people pass by without curiosity are interesting points for the artist. He tries to convey his experience of coming across this subject by using his work. Daily life is the basis…
Hip-hop music, despite its many years of presence in Iranian society, has rarely been documented in a professional form. Usually, due to the restrictions in Iranian society, rappers as well as photographers who are interested in this style, refuse to record their lifestyle and publish it on the Internet, that’s the reason why hip-hop culture…