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…
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, filled with photographs of women born in the early 1940s and taken in their youth, became the foundation for Irandokht—a deeply personal and political project…
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 embracing pop culture, beauty trends, and Western fashion symbols, yet they remain deeply rooted in an Iranian context. By capturing elements like dyed hair, colorful…
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 southern Iran, a new generation of Black Iranian youth is making their mark on the country’s cultural landscape. Bandar Abbas in particular has slowly been emerging as a creative hotspot of talent, and through a striking series of film photographs, Iranian photographer Ali Moradizadeh offers an intimate glimpse into this dynamic world, celebrating the…
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 they found love in. From the early days of their journey together, they stumbled upon a great feeling that feels far greater than love, since…
Katya Abedian-Rawháni is a self-taught photographer and film director, currently in her final year of medical school. Her journey into the world of photography began at the age of 14 when she was gifted her first second-hand 35mm film camera. Since then, her love for analogue film has grown, and she has devoted herself to…
Google honored the 80th birthday of Iranian luminary Abbas Attar, renowned photographer and journalist, with a captivating Doodle. The Doodle, unveiled on Friday, captures Attar poised with his camera against a backdrop of evocative imagery, interwoven with the iconic 'Google' logo. Coinciding with the Christian festival of Good Friday, this tribute serves as a testament…
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…