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“In Iran They Call Me English and in England They Ask Me Where I’m From”: Navigating Identity and Belonging in Bea Dero’s Bound by Two Homes

What does it mean to belong to two places, yet fully to neither? For many growing up in the diaspora, this sense of in-betweenness—a constant balancing act between identities, languages…

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Through the curious world of her viral videos, Ella Lotfi seeks to break barriers and redefine movement.

Ella Lotfi’s instagram lately begs a lot of questions. In one video, she’s at the gym using a chest press with her legs, and in another, she climbs a staircase…

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From Abandoned Brewery to Contemporary Art Hub at Argo Factory

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…

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How Mariam Khanlou Found Surf and Soul in Balouchistan

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…

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IranDokht: A Lost Generation Rediscovered Through Forgotten Identity Cards

When Najaf Shokri stumbled upon discarded identification documents in a dumpster outside the Iranian Civil Registration Organization, he didn’t just see old paper. He saw an erased history. These IDs,…

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No One Loved Nature Photography More Than Nikol Faridani

Nikol Faridani was a revered Iranian photographer known for his unwavering dedication to documenting the natural beauty of Iran. Over decades of work, Faridani became one of the most influential…

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Shirin Aliabadi’s ‘Girls in Car’ Reflecting the Spirit of Youth

Shirin Aliabadi's work uniquely captures the evolving identity of young Iranians, particularly women, in a society with complex social expectations. Beyond Girls in Cars, her pieces often feature young women…

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Nightmares Unleashed: Mehrad Mosaferi’s Journey Through the Subconscious

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…

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Ali Mahini’s Lens on Society’s Hidden Realities

“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…

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Capturing Love: The Photographic Journey of Mani and Lania

Love is a vague concept in our daily lives. Everyday we can find ourselves practicing love in different ways and forms. For Mani and Lania, it was each other that…

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