Monthly Archives: June 2009
Khameni on the Streets?
The other day I spoke with a former colleague based in Tehran. Someone with a knack for getting stupid foreign journalists out of Iran’s more logistical minefields. She’s had to switch phones regularly to avoid having his mobile connection blocked. … Continue reading
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A Protester’s Truth (Dispatch from Iran)
As the rest of the world is discovering, Iran is a rather modern place. With nearly 70% of the population aged under 35, it would be. Men’s hairstyles may have a tad too much hair gel on the go and … Continue reading
Why We Protest (A Letter From Iran)
Dissidents. That’s what you want to call them. People who actively challenge an established doctrine, policy, or institution. Iran is a country where there is no clear black or white, good or evil. Like the chadors, hejabs and jilbabs worn … Continue reading
Turban Warfare (Tehran Street Art pt.2)
My friend is tired. Having spent the day erecting over 400 street pieces throughout Tehran’s concrete, steel, and rage-lined arteries. Having run away from angry men on motorcycles wielding batons towards angry men wearing green and throwing rocks. The world … Continue reading
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Images For A New Age (Tehran Street Art)
Sometimes the best presents you receive are the ones that show you people are not alone in fighting for what is right. Weapons of this battle? Feet. Minds. Paint. Words. If you wander through the streets of Tehran, you may … Continue reading
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Death By Acronym
Common sense dictates that drinking an industrial solvent found in wheel cleaner is a stupid thing. Yet clubbers across the UK are ignoring the “Toxic: Do Not Drink” warnings and are necking back litres of the stuff for shits and … Continue reading
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Letter From Tehran (Dude…Where’s My Election?)
Lounging langourously on a Sunday afternoon, I received the following on my BlackBerry. It’s a letter from a friend in Tehran who asks their name and profession not be published. Having subsequently spoken to other friends in Tehran (social networking, … Continue reading →
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