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Sanaz Rafii

This project revisits significant pages from Iran’s history with the focus on the presence of women in Iran and the struggle of the people for freedom. I captured these photos during the human chain event amid the presidential election period in 2009. This period marked a crucial turning point since the revolution in Iran. We lost hope of improvement within the current regime.

We continue on the path to freedom, with sorrow in our hearts, yet still moving forward.

Sanaz Rafii is a versatile visual artist with a background in computer engineering, photography, and contemporary art history. She began with photography and later ventured into video art and performance.
As a founding member of Gaah Production Art Space, she supports young artists in Tehran Province. Currently pursuing a master’s in Time-Based Media at the University of Art and Design Linz, Rafii has curated and participated in exhibitions across Iran, Italy, Germany, and Austria.

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