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 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 […]
Inside Jila – Vaqar’s New Collection Pop-Up Store
The Tehran-based brand, which was shortlisted for the LVMH Prize and been worn by the likes of Naomi Campbell, has just opened a new pop-up in Tehran’s Argo Factory. Previous slide Next slide Vaqar, the eponymous womenswear brand founded by sisters Shiva and Shirin Vaqar, opened a pop-up this week at Maghaaze—the store at Tehran’s […]
