Andrei Stenin exhibition in Tehran photos of human suffering and hope
Exhibition of selected Works by Young photographers from around the World Opens in Collaboration with Mehr Media Group at Honar Cultural Center, Running for One Week.
Mehr News Agency, International Desk: The exhibition of selected works from the Andrei Stenin Photo Contest opened on Monday, May 12, at the Honar Cultural Center and will continue for one week. Organized in collaboration with Mehr Media Group, this exhibition showcases a collection of award-winning photographs by young photographers from across the globe, offering fresh and creative perspectives on both hidden and visible truths of the contemporary world.
What Does This Exhibition Represent?
The exhibition features a selection of works by winners and finalists of the 2024 Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest, named after the Russian photojournalist killed while covering conflict zones. this prestigious event is Russia’s onyl competitive platform dedicated to discovering new talents in photojournalism, upholding professional standards, and shaping global benchmarks in documentary photography.
In its 10th edition, over 2,000 submissions from 36 countries were received. An international jury comprising renowned media experts and photographers selected 30 young photographers as finalists. This year’s winners hail from ten countries: bangladesh, britain, Spain, India, Italy, China, Myanmar, Russia Syria south Africa Iran has also seen its young photographers rank among top winners in previous editions
The exhibited works powerfully reflect human struggles environmental disasters contemporary crises our planet’s beauty resilience hope empathy people worldwide Beyond showcasing creative documentary images this exhibition invites reflection dialogue about our shared world
opening Ceremony highlights
The opening ceremony featured speeches by:
- Seyed Mehdi Rahmati, CEO Mehr Media Group
- Rafael Gevorkyan, Chargé d’Affaires Russian Federation Tehran
Attended by enthusiasts event underscored cultural diplomatic ties between Iran Russia through visual storytelling
A Window into Humanity’s Struggles & Hopes
Rahmati remarked: “This isn’t just an exhibit—it opens windows to human experiences Each frame tells stories sometimes suffering sometimes hope always humanity” He emphasized contest spotlight emerging global talent “where bold precise courageous perspectives capture zeitgeist through imagery”
He noted deepening collaboration between iranian Russian media including partnerships outlets like Rossiya Segodnya TASS TV BRICS fostering strategic exchanges co-productions shared perspectives global issues
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Gevorkyan highlighted historic photographic ties iran-Russia stating “We are neighbors—past present future must deepen broaden cooperation daily” reinforcing cultural diplomacy commitment
