I guarantee that these unexpected Iranian innovations will have you rethinking everything you ever thought you knew about Iran. If you knowledge of Iran starts at bad jokes and ends at Ahmadinejad, you have a lot to learn.
These unexpected Iranian innovations will stun and surprise you. I bet you never would have thought that an artist who photographed himself making out with strangers was Iranian. Lift the veil and and discover a whole new Iran today.
32 Unexpected Iranian Innovations
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Kissing Strangers as Art
Iranian Ashkan Sahihi Explores Sexuality with Photography
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Awesome Architecture in Iran
Incredible Buildings You Never Knew About
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Ring-Shaped Electric Cars
'eRinGo' Features Rotor-Gyro Balancing and Two Steering Wheels
27
Screaming Photography
Scream by Ashkan Sahihi
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Iranian Rocker Hair
Kids Fight to Keep Their Hair Styles
25
The Rise of Mideast Contemporary Art
Is Iranian & Arab Art The Next Big Thing?
24
Peace Through Art
Seattle-Tehran Poster Show Unites Iran and USA
23
Incredibly Weird Photography
‘Face' by Ashkan Sahihi
22
American-Iranian Fashion
La'Vand
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Modern Monuments in Iran
The New Milad Tower in Tehran
20
Eye-Opening Cultural Photo Blogs
'Life Goes On in Tehran' Shows A Different Side of Iran
19
Iran and Germany Fashion Fusion
Boris Bidjan Saberi Couture
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Illegal Instrumentalists
Kenny G Music Does Not Strike a Chord With Iran
17
Iran's Music Scene
Tehran's Underground Rock
16
Persian Rug Runways
Iran Takes Traditional Costume to the Catwalks
15
Country-Approved Haircuts
Restricted Hairstyles Limit Men in Iran's Personal Style
14
Middle Eastern Anime
‘Jamshid and Khorshid' Cartoon Is A New Step For Iranian Cinema
13
Spying Pigeons
Iran Arrests Two Spy Pigeons
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Eco Activism in Iran
Bloggers Try to Save Wetlands
11
Eating Prospective World Records
Iran's Record-Breaking Blooper
10
Marzipan Art
Incredible Edible Art Mediums Passed on From Iran
9
Iranian Fashion
Haniyeh Abedi Leads Industry
8
Clustered People Painting
The Middle Eastern Art Of Iranian-American Tala Madani
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Tweeting Maintenance Mayhem
Scheduled Twitter Shutdown Paused For Iranian Protests
6
Canine Photomosaics
Captivating Iranian Suluki and Lhaso Apso by Artbarkers
5
Domestic Feministography
Shadi Ghadirian Depicts the Daily Monotony of Women in Iran
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Spoofing Presidents for Human Rights
Iran, Russia & USA 'Crazy Leaders'
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Obama's Holiday Greeting to Iran
“The President's Message to the Iranian People
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Iranian Despot Decor
The Ayatollah Khomeini Wall Hanging is the Reason for the Season
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Firey Hand Art
Habibeh Madjdabadi Creates Symbolic Hand Designs
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Baroque-Style Earbud Cases
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Flying Car Concepts
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Snackable Girly Pickles
Hot Girl Pickles Play with Middle Eastern Flavors & Viral Movements
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
Cinematic GenAI Campaigns
The Know-It Alls by Perplexity is a Movie-Style Trailer
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Pigeon-Inspired Artful Clutch Bags
JW Anderson and Anthea Hamilton Create a Pigeon Clutch Bag
Japanese-Inspired Seltzer Launches
Suntory’s Unusual Your Usual Campaign is Authentically Quirky
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Aromatic Luxury Mouthwashes
Selahatin's Antioxidant-Rich Oral Care Incorporates Perfume-Like Notes
Cheeky Men's Lingerie
Skull & Bones Offers Surprise Openings and Unique Cutouts
Floral Field-Inspired Townhomes
Tariq Khayyat Design Partners Designs the Fold in Dubai
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses
The Infinite Convertible Bag by Maryam Hosseini is Shapeshifting
Squirrel-Resistant Smart Bird Feeders
Birdkiss S1 is a Durable All-Metal Smart Bird Feeder
Stunning Origami Portraits
João Charrua's Creations are Intricate and Eye-Catching
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
AI Past Life Storytellers
Past Life AI Offers a Glimpse Into the Past Using Images and Questions
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers
The HANG / WE Hanger Emphasizes a Sense of Individuality
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Enlightening Travel Apps
Herodot AI Turns Sightseeing Into Something More Substantial
Cat-Friendly Book Sets
Temptations' Tails of Irresistibility Shares "Kitterary Classics"
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations
Daniel Iregui Presents the Antibodies Installation
Non-Traditional Valentine's Wines
19 Crimes' Valentine's Wine Bottle Celebrates All Relationships
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books
Solange Azagury-Partridge's Book Tells Her Dazzling Story
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Historical Humankind Coffee Books
Hungry Minds Presents The Book to Nurture Childlike Curiousity
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Distorted Furniture Street Art
Alex Chinneck Designs the Surrealism First Kiss at Last Light
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
AI Cartoon Generators
This Tool Lets You Turn Your Photos into Cartoon Selfie with AI
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Cross-Border Condiment Campaigns
Daring Travelers Received Limited-Edition Smuggler Marmite Jars
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Magician-Designed Playing Cards
Viral Illusionist Billy Menezes Introduces MYSTERY PLAYING CARDS
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
IMPROV is a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Revolutionizing Social Drinking
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts an Exhibit
Playful Cat Illustrations
Open Meow Offers a Curated Collection of Artistic Cat Interpretations
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
AI-Fuelled GIF Generators
Picsart Presents its New AI GIF Tool that Creates Original Content
Limited Miniature Paintings
Jan Kaláb Releases 'Pocket Paintings' Series for Black Friday 2023
Romantic AI Portraits
True Love Portrait Generates a Personalized Love Portrait Based on a Quiz
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Missile-Fooling Aircraft Systems
This Anti-Radar System Deftly Lures Enemy Missiles Off-Target
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Altered Pyramid Concrete Monuments
MCRDV Unveils a New Bright Pyramid of Tirana with IRI
Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations
The Match Point Installation Takes Over a Paris Gallery
AI Bird Identifiers
Bird Buddy's Nature Intelligence Recognizes Unique Bird Visitors
Hummus Snack Bites
Soom Foods Announced a New Tahini Snack on April Fool's Day
Playful Design Exhibitions
Dina Adlouni and Tarlan Vaziri Farahani Presents Mushy Exhibit
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Instant Photo Roast Generators
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Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
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Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights
Leo Maher Designs the Something Sticky Series of Lights
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Stylized Portrait Generators
Face to All Can Create Oil Paintings and Whimsical Cartoons
Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites
Malek Alqadi Designs the Folly Mojave Series in the Desert
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Short Film-Inspired Ads
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Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Unconventional Breath Fresheners
Gote Makes Breath Fresheners with Flavors Inspired by Tea & Honey
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
Geographic Guessing Games
CountryGuessr Tasks Players with Identifying a Country with a Photo
Tear Canister Candle Holders
Majdulin Nasrallah's Candle Holders Represent Hope and Strength
Nationalized Condiment Labels
Heinz Honors Saudi National Day with Unmarked Designs
British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Ukraine Apartment Renovation Projects
Mirzoyan Studio Renovates a Historic Flat in Kyiv
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Smartphone-Filmed Festive Campaigns
Apple Celebrates Lunar New Year with Little Garlic Film
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Optimal Energy Research Centers
Zara Hadid Architects Designs the Alisher Navoi Research Center
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Actress-Inspired Beauty Products
The Marilyn Monroe x KISS Collection Commemorates Legacy
Anonymous Letter Sending
Letters is a Charming Tool Allowing People to Send Letters in Secret
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Unseen Artist Masterpieces
A Hidden Chamber Reveals Michelangelo's Untold Works
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations
KA Architecture Studio Designs the Jahad Metro Plaza
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges
Artist Frankey Installs the Canal Skybridge in Amsterdam
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Romantic Date Night Questionnaires
LLV: Date Night Questions Poses a More Engaging Date Activity
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Immersive AI Tours
Al Ain City Tour: Exploring the Oasis of Culture and Heritage
Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses
Siberian Design Center Creates the Domik Ptashki
Sparkler-Holding Glass Jars
Kenji Fujii Designs the Sparkler in Your Palm Glass Jars
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship
Stealthy Cold War Museums
AART Wraps the Cold War Museum Regan Vest in Black Metal