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Michael and Hushi: A Timeless Fashion Archive That Continues to Inspire
Michael and Hushi was a fashionfounded in 1997 by Iranian-American Hushidar Mortezaie, known as Hushi, and Michael Sears. The duo brought together their unique talents, with Hushi drawing inspiration from his Iranian heritage to create graphics and cuts, while Michael focused on craftsmanship and pattern-making. Although the brand is no longer active, its…
Hooria Ahmadi’s handycam is telling Tehran’s youth story, frame by frame
Hooria Ahmadi’s latest project, Tehran Youth Diaries, isn’t just another documentary series—it’s a time capsule in the making. Shot through the unfiltered lens of youth navigating a city on the edge of transformation, the series peels back the layers of everyday life in Iran, revealing moments that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. In…
The 100 Best Songs of 2024: Staff Picks
Each year, as the calendar winds down, we embark on a cherished tradition: revisiting the vibrant world of Iranian music from the past year. The task of selecting the top 100 tracks of 2024 was both exhilarating and daunting, given the sheer diversity of styles, the emergence of fresh talents, and the release of thousands…

Kimia Akhtari

From Abandoned Brewery to Contemporary Art Hub at Argo Factory

As the preservation of architectural heritage and a ‘reuse’ mindset has… Read More

How Mariam Khanlou Found Surf and Soul in Balouchistan

The southern region of Iran, with its vibrant landscapes and resilient… Read More

Nightmares Unleashed: Mehrad Mosaferi’s Journey Through the Subconscious

Today, the identity of human being is defined by a set… Read More

Ali Mahini’s Lens on Society’s Hidden Realities

“Irooni Boodan (being Iranian)” is a timeless and spaceless mindset and… Read More

Exploring Boundaries: Keayaun’s Risk-Taking Adventures from Iran to Canada

In the hidden layers of the city, there are many things… Read More

Mad: From Walls to Galleries – Exploring the Artistic Journey of An Iranian Street Artist

Mural painting, or graffiti as it is commonly known, is a… Read More

The Profound Effect of Memories On Our Subconscious

Memories have a profound impact on our subconscious mind. Feelings, beliefs,… Read More

How Portrait Photography Help Navid Moaddeb To Discover Himself

For modern man, his confrontation with the world around him is… Read More

Pouria Bijari’s Daily Life As A Photographer

Daily life is one of the subjects that is studied and… Read More

Aria Darvish Captures Yek Saat Ba Zirzamin’s Nightshow, Chvrsi Episode

Hip-hop music, despite its many years of presence in Iranian society,… Read More