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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 Although the brand is no longer active, its…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…

Art

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

IranDokht: A Lost Generation Rediscovered Through Forgotten Identity Cards

When Najaf Shokri stumbled upon discarded identification documents in a dumpster… Read More

No One Loved Nature Photography More Than Nikol Faridani

Nikol Faridani was a revered Iranian photographer known for his unwavering… Read More

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

Shirin Aliabadi's work uniquely captures the evolving identity of young Iranians,… 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

Capturing Love: The Photographic Journey of Mani and Lania

Love is a vague concept in our daily lives. Everyday we… Read More

Capturing the Soul of Home Through Photography

Katya Abedian-Rawháni is a self-taught photographer and film director, currently in… Read More

Commemorating Abbas Attar: A Legacy of Lens and Pen

Google honored the 80th birthday of Iranian luminary Abbas Attar, renowned… Read More