The Obscured Journey
The Nomads of Iran
by Sardar Farrokhi
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About the Book
Nomads are spread across the planet, living a heterogeneous -often misapprehended, phantasmagoric- life. In reality, they face threats to their nomadic livelihood and survival, despite their mobile existence. As an Iranian-born Canadian who has been living outside of Iran for several years, I decided to explore Iranian nomadism, a matter, which previously may not have piqued my interest. As a result, I would have never realized the depth of the tragedy of what is happening to the nomads in Iran.
During my travels through their territories, I realized to the point of understanding how gravely I was mistaken by not noticing their predicaments and challenges. Their culture is on the verge of disappearing, in the realm of obliviousness, due to political decisions and cultural tendencies, each robbing them of their rights, as well as globalization and climate change, all while enjoying little documentation for future references.
My approach was not that of a photojournalist or anthropologist, but rather I tried to capture a world that has been hidden beyond the eyes. As a photographer, I used my camera as a tool to bear witness to the transition of Iranian nomadic tribes; a transitional phase leading to them losing their traditions, customs and culture - only to watch them be replaced by the contemporary, western lifestyle.
During my travels through their territories, I realized to the point of understanding how gravely I was mistaken by not noticing their predicaments and challenges. Their culture is on the verge of disappearing, in the realm of obliviousness, due to political decisions and cultural tendencies, each robbing them of their rights, as well as globalization and climate change, all while enjoying little documentation for future references.
My approach was not that of a photojournalist or anthropologist, but rather I tried to capture a world that has been hidden beyond the eyes. As a photographer, I used my camera as a tool to bear witness to the transition of Iranian nomadic tribes; a transitional phase leading to them losing their traditions, customs and culture - only to watch them be replaced by the contemporary, western lifestyle.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Standard Portrait, 8×10 in, 20×25 cm
# of Pages: 78 -
Isbn
- Hardcover, ImageWrap: 9781364863562
- Hardcover, Dust Jacket: 9781364863555
- Softcover: 9781364863548
- Publish Date: Oct 30, 2015
- Language English
- Keywords nomad, iran, color, documentary, the obscoured journey, sardarfarrokhi, seklusion, irannian nomads, photography
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About the Creator
sardar farrokhi
Toronto, Canada
Sardar Farrokhi is a Toronto based photographer, born in Tehran, Iran,1986. His passion for photography comes from the love to captivate life at it’s best and to observe life and it’s endless conflicts. He is fascinated with documenting the transitional cultures around the world. He is also involved in capturing Iranian immigrants life in Canada and worlwide and how diaspora affects their lives. Education Documentary Media – Master of Fine Art Ryerson University Photography – Bachelor of Fine Art OCAD University