Neshan
Let’s give a hand to Iran. T Magazine recently spotlighted Neshan, Iran’s first and only design publication showcasing Iranian graphic design, posters, calligraphy and typography.
*Neshan is essentially a contemporary journal, but it also looks back at Iran’s visual-script heritage, which encompasses miniatures, page decoration and calligraphy. As a rule, Abbasi explains, “Neshan presents a new description of them in today’s context. But it is not always very fruitful to look at these sources and use them.” He insists that history only goes so far in defining contemporary design: “Originality does not have the past values as its only source; it is a concept related to the present time, which is rooted in a fruitful past with all its heritage.”*
For more info check out the article or visit Neshan’s website.
Thanks to my cousin Borzou for this lovely tidbit!
