Javadian, whose works are currently on display at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in the exhibition ‘Silver Windows’ (May 22-July 22), added, “We have developed greatly in the art of photography and have many gifted artists. Today, Iran has its own styles and genres in photography and has been able to win many international awards.”
Artistic quality is more important than the use of state-of-the-art cameras, he opined, saying, “I believe quality is more important. Considering the techniques, we lack modern cameras, but we can take photos with more feeling and of a higher quality.
“Our photography has many differences compared to the Europeans’. Spirituality is the main difference. In other words, humanity is the major characteristic of this art in the photos of Iranians.”
Javadian, who teaches photography at universities, said he believes the curricula at Iranian universities’ photography departments are not up-to-date.
He noted that photojournalist Kaveh Golestan left a collection of photos taken from the war and its aftermath and also focused on poverty, addiction, and children’s education.
Golestan was killed by a land mine explosion in Iraqi Kurdistan on April 2, 2003 while working for the BBC.
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