Laurence Rasti

 
Born to Iranian parents, Laurence Rasti (born 1990 in Geneva) grew up in Switzerland and studied photography at ECAL. In her photographs she explores the concepts of identity and beauty. Based on her dual cultural background, she views Swiss and Iranian cultural codes and conventions in a new light with a view to understanding the sway of gender roles in society.

(external link : www.laurencerasti.ch)
 
Laurence Rasti - There Are No Homosexuals in Iran
2017
English edition
Edition Patrick Frey
sold out
For two years, Laurence Rasti photographed Iranian homosexual refugees who transit through the city of Denizli in Turkey, waiting to join a host country where to live their sexuality freely. The resulting photographic series explores the sensitive concepts of identity and gender, while juxtaposing the gravity of the situation with lighter and hopeful moments.


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