A self-taught photographer, Tavakolian (born 1981, Tehran) began working at a daily newspaper at the age of 16. Following an interruption in her photojournalistic work during Iran’s presidential elections in 2009, Tavakolian began developing independent still and moving image projects that combine social documentary with portraiture. She continues to work in this vein, paying attention to the stories of women, especially in Iran.
Somayeh, from Blank Pages of an Iranian Photo Album
Newsha Tavakolian
2014–15
Ink-jet print
Collection of the artist
ELS2019.4.1
Newsha Tavakolian
2014–15
Ink-jet print
Collection of the artist
ELS2019.4.1
Sami, from Blank Pages of an Iranian Photo Album
Newsha Tavakolian
2014–15
Ink-jet print
Purchase—Jahangir and Eleanor Amuzegar Endowment for Contemporary Iranian Art
S2019.1.1a-d
Newsha Tavakolian
2014–15
Ink-jet print
Purchase—Jahangir and Eleanor Amuzegar Endowment for Contemporary Iranian Art
S2019.1.1a-d
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