Item Summary

Azadi - Azadi Tower, also known as Freedom Tower, is an iconic landmark and symbol of Tehran, the capital of Iran. It is one of the most significant architectural structures in the country, a symbol of freedom, and holds cultural and historical significance in the country's modern identity.

Nika - Nika Shakarami was a 16-year-old Iranian girl who disappeared in Tehran on September 20, 2022 during a protest that ensued after the police killing of Mahsa Jina Amini. She was last seen burning her headscarf as she stood on a dumpster. Shortly after, she was pursued by security forces. Her body was discovered ten days later in a morgue, bearing signs of violence and torture. Several videos of Nika singing have circulated on social media, inspiring artists to create artworks centered around her passion for being on stage and singing.

Descriptive Information

Title
Alireza Zaman Vaziri
Creator of work
Zaman Vaziri, Alireza
Language
Persian
Date Created
2022
Format
Ephemera
Rights Statement
No Known Copyright

Discovery Information

Subject
Arts and culture
Arts
Arts--Political aspects
Human and civil rights
Collective memory
Freedom of expression
Human rights
Political violence
Women's rights
Minorities, ethnic and racial groups
Minorities
Politics and government
Civil society
Democracy
Revolutions
Geographic Subject
Iran
Keywords
Iran Protest Movements
Geographic Origin
Iran

Physical Characteristics

Page Count
3
File Count
3

Institutional Information

Collection
Woman Life Freedom Movement: Iran 2022
Box number
Woman Life Freedom Movement: Iran 2022
Folder number
5
Barcode
Alireza Zaman Vaziri
IIIF Manifest URL

https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/ephemera_folders/bd6b63f5-19bf-44a5-bcf7-dfc9c6aaa736/manifest