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Beyond Borders: Women’s Rights, Education, and Digital Archives
By Nargess K. March 8 commemorates women’s suffrage and their worldwide struggle for legal and educational rights. The history of Iranian women’s emancipatory efforts dates back to 1905 when they contributed to elite reform movements known as the Constitutional Revolution. While asserting their rights in political circles, they also took the initiative in women’s education,… Read.
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Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Change: A Look at the Iran Dolls Museum
By Nargess K. Who is responsible for fostering cultural growth? Museums are Western constructs. The establishment of the first museums in Iran was similarly a pro-Western activity that was part of the Pahlavi reign socio-political reform in the 1920s. As a Result of the state’s engagement the number of Iranian museums noticeably increased over the… Read.
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Exhibition Visit: “Poetry of Ornaments” in the Backhausen Archive
By Nargess K. Archives are not sites generally associated with liveliness. As research and documentation institutions, their strict nature is rooted in conservation considerations and access policies that exclude the broad public. Both private and public sector archives are selective with their expert audience, issuing permits for visiting, working, reviewing, and reproducing their material. What strengthens… Read.
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Iranian Design and Its Global Relevance
By Nargess K. Considering Design as an academic discourse, English publications on “Design in Iran” or “Iranian Design” are rare. Do you think initiating diasporic discussions on Design can cultivate an awareness of “Iranian Design” as a concept? Is there any notion or potential in your industry or professional community for exploring Iranian Design? Can… Read.
