Freedom tower cats; A visual narrative of the coexistence of humans, animals and architecture

Azadi Tower, one of the historical symbols of Tehran city, was opened on the 24th day of Mehr 1350. A building designed by Hossein Amanat, which was originally called Shahyad Tower, has left a long mark on the history of Iran’s capital.

The photos of cats near Azadi Square are a symbol of this peaceful coexistence between humans, animals and architecture, which is a narrative of the connection between life and urban space these days. Meanwhile, cats became a sign of spontaneous and free urban life; A small but alive presence in the back alleys of Tehran to Azadi Tower.

“Akbar Mehrinjad” is a photographer from Tabriz who has attracted the attention of social media users with his photos of cats in urban spaces; He explained on his Instagram page that he recorded these images with an iPhone.