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Menna Zaki and Ahmad Parhizi

Iran Artist's Vision For Culture Hub Enlivens Rustic District

Adel Yazdi has over the years turned the walls of his old neighbourhood into a vivid visual tapestry 'telling the stories of the people living there' (Credit: AFP)

In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighbourhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces.

Narenjestan, a neighbourhood characterised by crumbling, uninhabited houses, is nestled in Shiraz, a southern city celebrated for its historic architecture, lush gardens and revered poets.

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