Iran, Untitled 2014

Here we have Gohar Dashti’s “Iran, Untitled,” a collection of photographs bound in a hardback cover. There’s something so appealing about the tactile quality of this cover, isn’t there? That deep, muted green has a certain earthiness. It makes me think about nature. You can almost feel the texture of the fabric. It’s a reminder that art isn't just about the image; it's about the whole experience, the way materials speak to us. Notice how the title and the artist’s name are printed in a slightly darker tone? It’s subtle, not shouting for attention. It sits there calmly, like a gentle suggestion. That olive tone, the texture of the cover—it all comes together to create this quiet, contemplative mood. I find that the physicality and earthiness of the book reminds me of the photographs of artists like Sophie Ristelhueber, who also often works with themes of conflict and their impact on landscapes. Both artists invite us to consider our relationship to place, memory, and the narratives we construct around them.