TEHRAN – The exhibition presenting selected works of young photographers from around the world opened on Monday at the Art Bureau, Tehran’s Islamic Ideology Promotion Organization.
Organized in partnership with the Mehr Media Group, the exhibition presents selected works from the 2024 Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest, offering the opportunity to see innovative and creative images that offer a fresh perspective on hidden visible truths in the contemporary world.
The opening ceremony was given by Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, CEO of Mehr Media Group, and Rafael Gevorkyan, Chargéd’Affaires at the Russian Federation Embassy in Tehran. Rahmati emphasized the importance of the event, saying: “Today’s exhibition is more than the opening of a photography collection: it is a window into the human experience.
He emphasized his focus on young photographers around the world, saying:
Rahmati also noted the increase in collaboration between Mehr Media Group and Russian media, saying, “This international photo exhibition has roots in a continuous and deep partnership between Iranian and Russian media. In recent years, Mehr has established close and constructive relationships through Rossiya Segodnya, TV Brics, TV Brics, TV Brics, TV Brics, TV Brics, Global Issues.”
Geborkan also highlighted the enduring ties between Iran and Russia. “We are neighbors, we are neighbors and we will continue to be. This is God’s will, therefore our collaboration should grow deeper and wider every day,” he said.
The exhibition will be held over a week and showcases works that reflect themes such as human issues, environmental crises, modern conflicts, and the beauty of our planet, resilience, hope, and solidarity. The exhibition is not only a platform for persuasive documentaries and creative photography, but also a space for dialogue and reflection on our global environment.
The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest is an annual contest dedicated to young photojournalists aged 18-33, aimed at fostering and highlighting emerging talent. Founded in 2014 and named in honor of Russian photojournalists who tragically lost their lives during their allocation, the contest is the only contest in Russia to focus on discovering new voices in the field of international photojournalism.
Recognised as one of Russia’s leading photography competitions, the famous event received more than 2,000 entries from 36 countries last year.
An international ju umpire made up of well-known media experts and well-known photographers selected 30 final winners. This year’s winners came from ten countries: Bangladesh, the UK, Spain, India, Italy, China, Myanmar, Russia, Syria and South Africa. In particular, over the past few years, young Iranian photographers have also achieved top placements in this global contest.
Photo: Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati (L), CEO of Mehr Media Group, and Chargéd’Affaires of the Russian Federation in Tehran, see an exhibition of selected works from the Andreistenin International Press Photography Contest held at the Art Bureau in Tehran on May 12, 2025.
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