Morteza Darehbaghi: Illumination and Peace.
The Pavilion of  I. R. of Iran, Venice Biennale, photo by Török Viktória



In Venice Morteza Darehbaghi's work is inspired by the 240 000 Iranian martyrs who lost their lives in the war between Iran and Iraq. The work also includes photos of parents and children who were killed during bombing of cities. The images are printed on mirrors and installed at different levels depending on the age - a child visitor will see the face of a child. While looking at the images visitors can see their own faces, too. In the instillation due to limited space only 2000 images were used. Still, it was very moving.