Newsha Tavakolian
Newsha Tavakolian: A Voice of Iranian Women Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1981, Newsha Tavakolian’s journey as a photographer is inextricably linked to the complexities and contradictions of modern Iran. Initially trained at sixteen through a six-month course, she swiftly transitioned from assisting in a daily newspaper to becoming a prominent photojournalist, navigating a landscape where artistic expression often clashed with political co…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Newsha Tavakolian's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Newsha Tavakolian's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
