Mine Photography Festival(Iran)

Mohammadreza Bahraman, President of the Iran Mine House, emphasized the powerful role of photography in connecting art and industry. He noted that mining is more than an economic activity; it is deeply connected to the social, cultural, and environmental landscape of Iran. He described photography as a means of changing public perceptions of mining, revealing the human stories, landscapes, resources, and hidden dimensions of an industry often seen only through the lens of environmental impact. Referring to the Yurt Mine disaster in Golestan Province, he acknowledged the photographers who documented the tragedy and emphasized the importance of preserving such moments through visual memory. Bahraman expressed hope that this initiative would open a lasting dialogue between art, industry, society, and the environment, with the festival developing into an international event in future editions.