Guilty or Innocent

In this series, Tahmineh Monzavi turns her attention to people living on the margins of Tehran, among them transgender people and homeless women, whose lives often remain unseen. Over many months, she earned their trust and photographed their daily existence with closeness and respect.

Rather than offering a verdict, as the title might suggest, the images resist judgement. They show hardship, but also friendship, care and moments of ordinary life. By restoring to each person their individuality and dignity, Monzavi invites viewers to set aside their preconceptions and simply to look.