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"Self-taught Iranian photographer gains rare access to shoot religious buildings as they've never been seen. It's a side of Iran the rest of the world doesn't normally get to see -- the kaleidoscopically brilliant interiors of the country's intricately designed mosques.With beautiful mosaics and stained glass framed by powerful architecture, the buildings are astounding." Tags: religion, culture, Islam, Iran, Middle East. 
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"As a Muslim woman who chooses to wear hijab,I'd like to apologize for this poster, to my non-hijab wearing cohorts. http://pic.twitter.com/IoLfDPEGx7”
Jared Medeiros's curator insight,
March 29, 2015 4:37 PM
Im sure this poster was highly offensive to many people in the middle east, both male and female. There is a lot of meaning in each picture, but the basic point seems to be that the image on the right is the way that a lady is supposed to dress, the way that is more appropriate. Conservative with the candy wrapped, it shows that a woman should dress and act a certain way, while the other image has a girl, who appears to be naked with her hair blowing around, who looks like she has no values, or respect for her religion. 
Kelsey McIntosh's curator insight,
March 31, 2018 4:39 PM
This particular photo is quite interesting. On the right side of the photo, a woman wearing a hijab isis painted in green, a color that symbolizes life and peace in the Middle Eastern region. Under the woman is a piece of uneaten, clean candy and she is surrounded by beautiful butterflies. On the left is a woman who chooses not to wear a hijab. The color red could symbolize something evil, while the candy bar under her is half eaten and crawling with pests. The use of colors and imagery suggest that a woman who does not dress modestly is vermin, rather than a clean, wholesome women. It also represents how women are expected to be in this society.
Matt Danielson's curator insight,
October 31, 2018 12:19 PM
Its crazy in this region of the world how restrictive they are on Women rights. Especially in places like Iran were for example wearing the hi jab is enforced by law. In other middle eastern regions like Afghanistan for example it may not be government law that enforces it but tribal , Sharia law. Penalty in these regions could be death. Inspiring to see the women who protest this by walking around without an hijab.
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Showing the sacred spaces of Islam and how they are designed around the world.
This was one of my favorite articles. We usually are very used to seeing negative sides to the Middle East and this gave it a different spin. This shows breathtaking pictures of the Mosques in Iran. This architecture isn't like anything I've seen with all of the symmetry and colors. These photos were taken by a student and were not easily taken. You have to have an eye to capture moments like this and pictures like this are not always appreciated. the detail that went into creating and designing these mosques are really special and I would love to actually see something like this in person.
Amazing photos of these mosques. The detail and color in some of these mosques are extraordinary. This kind of brilliance in color is something that is unexpected in this part of the world where everything seems to be so bland and alike in color or style. Its surprising that the mosques don't let professional take pictures with certain equipment inside but let tourists take photos. I would understand if the light from a camera could cause damage to the art, but these are the people who will be able to share these beautiful pictures with the rest of the world and show that there is more to Iran than what the outside may think.