Portrait of Masoumeh
Masoumeh Ahmadi, 14 years old, who wants to be called by the name Golbahar since Masoumeh is a very old fashion name and not very popular among the young generation, standing in Chamsoor lands in Khuzestan Province while holding guns. It is really common among Bakhtiaris for each person to have their own guns. Each family might have 3 or 4 guns that are mostly for men. Women can have their own gun after they get married with the approval of their husband and father. Many of them receive their gun as a gift from their husbands right after they give birth to their first son. Masoumeh borrowed her mother’s gun occasionally. Masoumeh couldn’t study as she had to help her mother and the family doesn’t allow her to go to school. Her mother says that we are waiting for a “costumer” for our daughter, which in their language means a man who ask them to marry them and might give the family a horse or a gun in exchange.
This print is A4 sized (21 x 29.7 cm or 8 x 11 inches) and full colour.
It is printed on archival paper.
Please bear in mind that the print is not signed nor editioned.
$ 100
Newsha Tavakolian (1981, Tehran), a Magnum Photos member, is an Iranian photographer, visual artist, and educator. Her photography often revolves around social concerns.Tavakolian began her career in photography at a young age, eventually becoming a prominent figure in the field. Her photography is characterized by its evocative storytelling and her keen eye for capturing the delicate emotions that shape us as humans. She has covered a wide range of topics, from the challenges faced by women in Iran and worldwide to the aftermath of tensions in conflict zones. Her work often combines artistry with documentary, blurring the lines between reality and the imagined. Throughout her career, NewshaTavakolian has received numerous awards.
