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Photo: Maryam Saeedpoor

Information about the picture:
This picture is from the portrait series Dominance by Iranian photo artist Maryam Saeedpour. It tells the story of the women of her homeland, whose presence has been restricted and marginalized in a patriarchal society for centuries. But instead of disappearing behind fabrics and decorative elements, the woman portrayed here breaks free from the predetermined patterns. With her mouth closed, she expresses her resistance, her inner rage and strength. At the same time, however, she also shows her marginalization and vulnerability, which symbolically stands for much more than just a system.