The Life of an Itinerant Through a Pinhole
Behzad Khosravi Noori describes himself as a visual artist, archivist, necromancer, and educator – titles that offer a glimpse into the richly layered, almost mystical nature…
Iran
A History Felt in the Gut
On the eve of Nowruz, in 19th-century Qajar-era Iran, love between women could be formalised in secret. A ritual known as Sigheh Khahari—the sisterhood vow—involved…
A modern reimagination of regal Persia
In a striking fusion of history and modernity, “Lay My Love” draws inspiration from the iconic images of Persian royalty and courtesans captured by 19th-century…
Shayan Sajadian: Dusting off tropes of Iranian life
Shayan Sajadian is quietly revolutionising how we see Iran. While others might be content with familiar scenes—those of bustling bazaars, ornate mosques, dramatic desert landscapes…
Valentine Valero: The Iranian-French model trailblazing in runway and research
Valentine Newsha Valero, a dynamic Iranian-French model, archivist, researcher, and artist, is a striking embodiment of the convergence of art and socio-political commentary. She’s walked…