Brothers on a motorcycle, West Azerbaijan, Northern Iran2015
Artist statement: Iran is one of the most prominent, yet largely enigmatic countries on the contemporary world stage. With a highly educated and youthful population, abundant resources, and a cultural and social history stretching back thousands of years, Iran's international image as an aggressive regional pariah is increasingly at odds with the social, cultural, and political realities of the country itself. No country on the modern political map remains as misunderstood, or constantly misrepresented in the popular media.
Many young Iranians, however, feel that the continued restrictions placed on many personal freedoms, particularly in regards to religious expression and sexuality, are a reflection of the government's unwillingness to recognise the increasingly secular nature of Iranian society. Iran remains in a state of transience; caught between a population craving social and political progress, and the unique historical and political context from which it has emerged.
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