Artist Soheila Sokhanvari honours the untold stories of Iran’s feminist icons
13 October 2022 |
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Artist Soheila Sokhanvari honours the untold stories of Iran's feminist icons. As protests rage across Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, artists are posting images in support of freedom. In September, Iranians took to the streets after the 22-year-old died in police custody.
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