It is almost impossible for westerners to gain access to Iran first-hand, but these pictures aim to take us right inside their private lives. Iranian photographers have shared what life is like for ordinary young people by taking pictures of a place foreigners would rarely ever see - their living rooms. Western understandings of Iran tend to be dominated by the aggressive rhetoric of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmedinijad and controversy over the country's nuclear capabilities. Beauty salon owner Zohreh, right, sits at her desk in her home with her customers - once they leave the salon they will have to cover their newly-done hair, and their arms
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15 young Iranian photographers welcome us into the 'Iranian living room'
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Book lifts the veil on life for ordinary people living in repressive regime
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@placeholder is looking at a hair colour catalogue, but women's magazines are forbidden